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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,027.40, 306,041.10 and 196,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,027.40, 306,041.10 and 196,251.40 is: 294,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,027.40 : 306,041.10 = 196,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,027.40/306,041.10 = 196,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,027.40x = 306,041.10 × 196,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,027.40x = 60,060,994,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,060,994,332.54/204,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,377.10

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