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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,803.22, 308,704.83 and 135,666.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,803.22, 308,704.83 and 135,666.13 is: 203,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,803.22 : 308,704.83 = 135,666.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,803.22/308,704.83 = 135,666.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,803.22x = 308,704.83 × 135,666.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,803.22x = 41,880,789,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,880,789,598.41/205,803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,499.20

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