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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,226.42, 306,299.13 and 194,099.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,226.42, 306,299.13 and 194,099.62 is: 291,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,226.42 : 306,299.13 = 194,099.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,226.42/306,299.13 = 194,099.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,226.42x = 306,299.13 × 194,099.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,226.42x = 59,452,543,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452,543,207.84/204,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,110.94

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