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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,879.60, 309,337.80 and 131,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,879.60, 309,337.80 and 131,035.60 is: 196,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,879.60 : 309,337.80 = 131,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,879.60/309,337.80 = 131,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,879.60x = 309,337.80 × 131,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,879.60x = 40,534,264,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,534,264,225.68/205,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,883.34

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