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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,961.80, 308,424.30 and 135,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,961.80, 308,424.30 and 135,459.40 is: 202,848.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,961.80 : 308,424.30 = 135,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,961.80/308,424.30 = 135,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,961.80x = 308,424.30 × 135,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,961.80x = 41,778,970,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,778,970,623.42/205,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,848.15

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