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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,039.10, 307,558.65 and 197,165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,039.10, 307,558.65 and 197,165.90 is: 295,748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,039.10 : 307,558.65 = 197,165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,039.10/307,558.65 = 197,165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,039.10x = 307,558.65 × 197,165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,039.10x = 60,640,078,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,640,078,030.04/205,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,748.85

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