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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,979.40, 309,486.72 and 131,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,979.40, 309,486.72 and 131,132.96 is: 197,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,979.40 : 309,486.72 = 131,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,979.40/309,486.72 = 131,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,979.40x = 309,486.72 × 131,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,979.40x = 40,583,909,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,583,909,674.29/205,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,028.97

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