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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,624.70, 306,937.05 and 195,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,624.70, 306,937.05 and 195,439.30 is: 293,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,624.70 : 306,937.05 = 195,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,624.70/306,937.05 = 195,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,624.70x = 306,937.05 × 195,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,624.70x = 59,987,562,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,987,562,196.07/204,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,158.95

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