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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,046.60, 307,569.90 and 197,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,046.60, 307,569.90 and 197,173.40 is: 295,760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,046.60 : 307,569.90 = 197,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,046.60/307,569.90 = 197,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,046.60x = 307,569.90 × 197,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,046.60x = 60,644,602,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,644,602,920.66/205,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,760.10

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