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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,426.43, 304,541.80 and 195,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,426.43, 304,541.80 and 195,204.40 is: 290,803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,426.43 : 304,541.80 = 195,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,426.43/304,541.80 = 195,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,426.43x = 304,541.80 × 195,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,426.43x = 59,447,898,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447,898,094.55/204,426.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,803.39

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