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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,030.40, 306,045.60 and 196,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,030.40, 306,045.60 and 196,254.40 is: 294,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,030.40 : 306,045.60 = 196,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,030.40/306,045.60 = 196,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,030.40x = 306,045.60 × 196,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,030.40x = 60,062,795,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,062,795,600.64/204,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,381.60

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