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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,806.40, 307,209.60 and 188,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,806.40, 307,209.60 and 188,217.60 is: 282,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,806.40 : 307,209.60 = 188,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,806.40/307,209.60 = 188,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,806.40x = 307,209.60 × 188,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,806.40x = 57,822,253,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,822,253,608.96/204,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,326.40

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