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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,906.66, 308,277.60 and 130,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,906.66, 308,277.60 and 130,840.72 is: 195,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,906.66 : 308,277.60 = 130,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,906.66/308,277.60 = 130,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,906.66x = 308,277.60 × 130,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,906.66x = 40,335,263,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,335,263,143.87/205,906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,891.01

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