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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,740.24, 308,292.84 and 138,918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,740.24, 308,292.84 and 138,918.48 is: 208,163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,740.24 : 308,292.84 = 138,918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,740.24/308,292.84 = 138,918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,740.24x = 308,292.84 × 138,918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,740.24x = 42,827,572,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827,572,727.68/205,740.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,163.33

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