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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,711.20, 307,066.80 and 191,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,711.20, 307,066.80 and 191,589.20 is: 287,383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,711.20 : 307,066.80 = 191,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,711.20/307,066.80 = 191,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,711.20x = 307,066.80 × 191,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,711.20x = 58,830,682,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,830,682,558.56/204,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,383.80

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