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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,905.70, 307,358.55 and 200,969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,905.70, 307,358.55 and 200,969.10 is: 301,453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,905.70 : 307,358.55 = 200,969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,905.70/307,358.55 = 200,969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,905.70x = 307,358.55 × 200,969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,905.70x = 61,769,571,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769,571,170.81/204,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,453.65

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