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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,983.10, 307,474.65 and 197,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,983.10, 307,474.65 and 197,109.90 is: 295,664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,983.10 : 307,474.65 = 197,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,983.10/307,474.65 = 197,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,983.10x = 307,474.65 × 197,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,983.10x = 60,606,297,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606,297,514.04/204,983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,664.85

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