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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,695.60, 309,061.80 and 130,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,695.60, 309,061.80 and 130,851.60 is: 196,607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,695.60 : 309,061.80 = 130,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,695.60/309,061.80 = 130,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,695.60x = 309,061.80 × 130,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,695.60x = 40,441,231,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,441,231,028.88/205,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,607.18

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