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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,015.80, 300,023.70 and 196,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,015.80, 300,023.70 and 196,905.40 is: 295,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,015.80 : 300,023.70 = 196,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,015.80/300,023.70 = 196,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,015.80x = 300,023.70 × 196,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,015.80x = 59,076,286,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,076,286,657.98/200,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,358.10

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