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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,030.70, 307,546.05 and 189,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,030.70, 307,546.05 and 189,284.30 is: 283,926.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,030.70 : 307,546.05 = 189,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,030.70/307,546.05 = 189,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,030.70x = 307,546.05 × 189,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,030.70x = 58,213,638,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,213,638,792.02/205,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,926.45

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