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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,676.24, 280,407.43 and 197,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,676.24, 280,407.43 and 197,005.95 is: 269,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,676.24 : 280,407.43 = 197,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,676.24/280,407.43 = 197,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,676.24x = 280,407.43 × 197,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,676.24x = 55,241,932,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,241,932,134.21/204,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,899.10

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