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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.60, 306,005.40 and 193,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.60, 306,005.40 and 193,117.20 is: 289,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.60 : 306,005.40 = 193,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.60/306,005.40 = 193,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.60x = 306,005.40 × 193,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.60x = 59,094,906,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,094,906,032.88/204,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,675.80

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