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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,862.20, 307,293.30 and 194,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,862.20, 307,293.30 and 194,724.60 is: 292,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,862.20 : 307,293.30 = 194,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,862.20/307,293.30 = 194,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,862.20x = 307,293.30 × 194,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,862.20x = 59,837,564,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,837,564,925.18/204,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,086.90

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