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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,694.60, 309,060.30 and 130,850.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,694.60, 309,060.30 and 130,850.60 is: 196,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,694.60 : 309,060.30 = 130,850.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,694.60/309,060.30 = 130,850.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,694.60x = 309,060.30 × 130,850.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,694.60x = 40,440,725,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,440,725,691.18/205,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,605.68

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