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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,711.60, 309,085.80 and 130,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,711.60, 309,085.80 and 130,867.60 is: 196,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,711.60 : 309,085.80 = 130,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,711.60/309,085.80 = 130,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,711.60x = 309,085.80 × 130,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,711.60x = 40,449,316,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,449,316,840.08/205,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,631.19

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