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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,801.97, 308,702.96 and 135,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,801.97, 308,702.96 and 135,664.88 is: 203,497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,801.97 : 308,702.96 = 135,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,801.97/308,702.96 = 135,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,801.97x = 308,702.96 × 135,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,801.97x = 41,880,149,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,880,149,345.72/205,801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,497.32

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