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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.60, 306,002.40 and 190,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.60, 306,002.40 and 190,004.80 is: 285,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.60 : 306,002.40 = 190,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.60/306,002.40 = 190,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.60x = 306,002.40 × 190,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.60x = 58,141,924,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,141,924,811.52/204,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,007.20

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