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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,063.92, 304,552.75 and 198,749.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,063.92, 304,552.75 and 198,749.51 is: 296,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,063.92 : 304,552.75 = 198,749.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,063.92/304,552.75 = 198,749.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,063.92x = 304,552.75 × 198,749.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,063.92x = 60,529,709,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529,709,831.65/204,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,621.32

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