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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,012.60, 307,518.90 and 197,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,012.60, 307,518.90 and 197,139.40 is: 295,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,012.60 : 307,518.90 = 197,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,012.60/307,518.90 = 197,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,012.60x = 307,518.90 × 197,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,012.60x = 60,624,091,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,624,091,434.66/205,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,709.10

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