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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,596.20, 309,894.30 and 135,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,596.20, 309,894.30 and 135,737.40 is: 203,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,596.20 : 309,894.30 = 135,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,596.20/309,894.30 = 135,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,596.20x = 309,894.30 × 135,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,596.20x = 42,064,246,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,064,246,556.82/206,596.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,606.10

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