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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,004.17, 303,955.83 and 192,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,004.17, 303,955.83 and 192,544.74 is: 286,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,004.17 : 303,955.83 = 192,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,004.17/303,955.83 = 192,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,004.17x = 303,955.83 × 192,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,004.17x = 58,525,096,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,525,096,258.83/204,004.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,881.86

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