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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,692.60, 309,057.30 and 130,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,692.60, 309,057.30 and 130,848.60 is: 196,602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,692.60 : 309,057.30 = 130,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,692.60/309,057.30 = 130,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,692.60x = 309,057.30 × 130,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,692.60x = 40,439,715,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439,715,024.78/205,692.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,602.67

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