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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,515.20, 308,995.20 and 136,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,515.20, 308,995.20 and 136,531.20 is: 204,282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,515.20 : 308,995.20 = 136,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,515.20/308,995.20 = 136,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,515.20x = 308,995.20 × 136,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,515.20x = 42,187,485,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187,485,450.24/206,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,282.71

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