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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,831.44, 308,747.16 and 135,694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,831.44, 308,747.16 and 135,694.32 is: 203,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,831.44 : 308,747.16 = 135,694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,831.44/308,747.16 = 135,694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,831.44x = 308,747.16 × 135,694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,831.44x = 41,895,235,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895,235,928.13/205,831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,541.48

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