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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,536.60, 308,823.30 and 130,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,536.60, 308,823.30 and 130,692.60 is: 196,368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,536.60 : 308,823.30 = 130,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,536.60/308,823.30 = 130,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,536.60x = 308,823.30 × 130,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,536.60x = 40,360,920,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,360,920,017.58/205,536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,368.53

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