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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,031.20, 307,546.80 and 189,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,031.20, 307,546.80 and 189,284.80 is: 283,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,031.20 : 307,546.80 = 189,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,031.20/307,546.80 = 189,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,031.20x = 307,546.80 × 189,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,031.20x = 58,213,934,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,213,934,528.64/205,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,927.20

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