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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,811.60, 308,717.40 and 135,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,811.60, 308,717.40 and 135,827.60 is: 203,741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,811.60 : 308,717.40 = 135,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,811.60/308,717.40 = 135,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,811.60x = 308,717.40 × 135,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,811.60x = 41,932,343,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932,343,520.24/205,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,741.40

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