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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,235.42, 306,312.61 and 194,108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,235.42, 306,312.61 and 194,108.62 is: 291,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,235.42 : 306,312.61 = 194,108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,235.42/306,312.61 = 194,108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,235.42x = 306,312.61 × 194,108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,235.42x = 59,457,918,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,457,918,015.70/204,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,124.42

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