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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,039.20, 307,558.80 and 200,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,039.20, 307,558.80 and 200,431.20 is: 300,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,039.20 : 307,558.80 = 200,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,039.20/307,558.80 = 200,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,039.20x = 307,558.80 × 200,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,039.20x = 61,644,379,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644,379,354.56/205,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,646.80

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