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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,998.40, 305,997.60 and 190,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,998.40, 305,997.60 and 190,174.40 is: 285,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,998.40 : 305,997.60 = 190,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,998.40/305,997.60 = 190,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,998.40x = 305,997.60 × 190,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,998.40x = 58,192,909,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,192,909,981.44/203,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,261.60

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