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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,030.40, 307,545.60 and 188,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,030.40, 307,545.60 and 188,441.60 is: 282,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,030.40 : 307,545.60 = 188,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,030.40/307,545.60 = 188,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,030.40x = 307,545.60 × 188,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,030.40x = 57,954,384,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,954,384,936.96/205,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,662.40

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