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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,803.26, 308,704.87 and 135,666.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,803.26, 308,704.87 and 135,666.17 is: 203,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,803.26 : 308,704.87 = 135,666.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,803.26/308,704.87 = 135,666.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,803.26x = 308,704.87 × 135,666.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,803.26x = 41,880,805,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,880,805,490.56/205,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,499.24

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