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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,941.47, 307,659.84 and 133,302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,941.47, 307,659.84 and 133,302.66 is: 199,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,941.47 : 307,659.84 = 133,302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,941.47/307,659.84 = 133,302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,941.47x = 307,659.84 × 133,302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,941.47x = 41,011,875,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,011,875,047.17/205,941.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,143.35

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