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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,674.24, 280,404.69 and 197,003.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,674.24, 280,404.69 and 197,003.95 is: 269,896.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,674.24 : 280,404.69 = 197,003.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,674.24/280,404.69 = 197,003.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,674.24x = 280,404.69 × 197,003.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,674.24x = 55,240,830,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,240,830,088.75/204,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,896.35

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