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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,675.24, 280,406.06 and 197,004.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,675.24, 280,406.06 and 197,004.95 is: 269,897.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,675.24 : 280,406.06 = 197,004.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,675.24/280,406.06 = 197,004.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,675.24x = 280,406.06 × 197,004.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,675.24x = 55,241,381,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,241,381,830.00/204,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,897.73

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