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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,838.30, 309,929.40 and 136,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,838.30, 309,929.40 and 136,635.60 is: 204,736.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,838.30 : 309,929.40 = 136,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,838.30/309,929.40 = 136,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,838.30x = 309,929.40 × 136,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,838.30x = 42,347,389,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347,389,526.64/206,838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,736.69

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