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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,125.74, 305,821.20 and 192,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,125.74, 305,821.20 and 192,117.88 is: 287,831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,125.74 : 305,821.20 = 192,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,125.74/305,821.20 = 192,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,125.74x = 305,821.20 × 192,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,125.74x = 58,753,720,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,753,720,603.06/204,125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,831.02

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