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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,238.44, 306,317.10 and 194,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,238.44, 306,317.10 and 194,111.64 is: 291,128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,238.44 : 306,317.10 = 194,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,238.44/306,317.10 = 194,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,238.44x = 306,317.10 × 194,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,238.44x = 59,459,714,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,459,714,641.04/204,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,128.91

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