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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,807.40, 307,211.10 and 188,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,807.40, 307,211.10 and 188,218.60 is: 282,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,807.40 : 307,211.10 = 188,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,807.40/307,211.10 = 188,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,807.40x = 307,211.10 × 188,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,807.40x = 57,822,843,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,822,843,146.46/204,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,327.90

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