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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,223.66, 306,295.01 and 194,096.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,223.66, 306,295.01 and 194,096.86 is: 291,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,223.66 : 306,295.01 = 194,096.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,223.66/306,295.01 = 194,096.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,223.66x = 306,295.01 × 194,096.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,223.66x = 59,450,897,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,450,897,938.45/204,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,106.81

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