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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,591.68, 308,238.48 and 138,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,591.68, 308,238.48 and 138,864.96 is: 208,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,591.68 : 308,238.48 = 138,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,591.68/308,238.48 = 138,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,591.68x = 308,238.48 × 138,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,591.68x = 42,803,524,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803,524,195.66/205,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,196.77

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