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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,789.10, 308,473.13 and 139,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,789.10, 308,473.13 and 139,236.26 is: 208,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,789.10 : 308,473.13 = 139,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,789.10/308,473.13 = 139,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,789.10x = 308,473.13 × 139,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,789.10x = 42,950,642,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950,642,693.15/205,789.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,711.95

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