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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,799.97, 308,699.95 and 135,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,799.97, 308,699.95 and 135,662.88 is: 203,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,799.97 : 308,699.95 = 135,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,799.97/308,699.95 = 135,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,799.97x = 308,699.95 × 135,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,799.97x = 41,879,122,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,879,122,550.26/205,799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,494.31

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