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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,624.20, 306,936.30 and 195,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,624.20, 306,936.30 and 195,438.80 is: 293,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,624.20 : 306,936.30 = 195,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,624.20/306,936.30 = 195,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,624.20x = 306,936.30 × 195,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,624.20x = 59,987,262,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,987,262,148.44/204,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,158.20

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