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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,443.70, 306,665.55 and 191,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,443.70, 306,665.55 and 191,321.70 is: 286,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,443.70 : 306,665.55 = 191,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,443.70/306,665.55 = 191,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,443.70x = 306,665.55 × 191,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,443.70x = 58,671,774,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,671,774,357.44/204,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,982.55

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