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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,544.80, 306,817.20 and 189,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,544.80, 306,817.20 and 189,338.40 is: 284,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,544.80 : 306,817.20 = 189,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,544.80/306,817.20 = 189,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,544.80x = 306,817.20 × 189,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,544.80x = 58,092,277,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,092,277,740.48/204,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,007.60

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