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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,427.95, 304,544.06 and 195,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,427.95, 304,544.06 and 195,205.88 is: 290,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,427.95 : 304,544.06 = 195,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,427.95/304,544.06 = 195,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,427.95x = 304,544.06 × 195,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,427.95x = 59,448,788,732.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,448,788,732.32/204,427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,805.58

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