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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,523.40, 306,785.10 and 195,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,523.40, 306,785.10 and 195,601.80 is: 293,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,523.40 : 306,785.10 = 195,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,523.40/306,785.10 = 195,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,523.40x = 306,785.10 × 195,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,523.40x = 60,007,717,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,007,717,773.18/204,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,402.70

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