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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,832.20, 307,709.10 and 196,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,832.20, 307,709.10 and 196,998.60 is: 295,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,832.20 : 307,709.10 = 196,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,832.20/307,709.10 = 196,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,832.20x = 307,709.10 × 196,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,832.20x = 60,618,261,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618,261,907.26/204,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,941.08

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