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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,426.45, 304,541.82 and 195,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,426.45, 304,541.82 and 195,204.38 is: 290,803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,426.45 : 304,541.82 = 195,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,426.45/304,541.82 = 195,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,426.45x = 304,541.82 × 195,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,426.45x = 59,447,895,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447,895,634.46/204,426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,803.35

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