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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,008.10, 307,512.15 and 197,134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,008.10, 307,512.15 and 197,134.90 is: 295,702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,008.10 : 307,512.15 = 197,134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,008.10/307,512.15 = 197,134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,008.10x = 307,512.15 × 197,134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,008.10x = 60,621,376,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621,376,939.04/205,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,702.35

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