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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,028.90, 306,043.35 and 196,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,028.90, 306,043.35 and 196,252.90 is: 294,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028.90 : 306,043.35 = 196,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028.90/306,043.35 = 196,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028.90x = 306,043.35 × 196,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028.90x = 60,061,894,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,061,894,963.22/204,028.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,379.35

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