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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,008.60, 307,512.90 and 191,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,008.60, 307,512.90 and 191,011.80 is: 286,517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,008.60 : 307,512.90 = 191,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,008.60/307,512.90 = 191,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,008.60x = 307,512.90 × 191,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,008.60x = 58,738,592,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738,592,552.22/205,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,517.70

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