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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,499, 308,340.84 and 130,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,499, 308,340.84 and 130,599.72 is: 195,958.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,499 : 308,340.84 = 130,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,499/308,340.84 = 130,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,499x = 308,340.84 × 130,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,499x = 40,269,227,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,227,368.56/205,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,958.26

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