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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,063.81, 304,552.58 and 198,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,063.81, 304,552.58 and 198,749.40 is: 296,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,063.81 : 304,552.58 = 198,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,063.81/304,552.58 = 198,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,063.81x = 304,552.58 × 198,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,063.81x = 60,529,640,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529,640,407.63/204,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,621.15

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