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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,935.66, 308,321.10 and 130,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,935.66, 308,321.10 and 130,869.72 is: 195,934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,935.66 : 308,321.10 = 130,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,935.66/308,321.10 = 130,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,935.66x = 308,321.10 × 130,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,935.66x = 40,349,896,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349,896,027.09/205,935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,934.48

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