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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,026.40, 306,039.60 and 196,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,026.40, 306,039.60 and 196,250.40 is: 294,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,026.40 : 306,039.60 = 196,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,026.40/306,039.60 = 196,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,026.40x = 306,039.60 × 196,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,026.40x = 60,060,393,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,060,393,915.84/204,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,375.60

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