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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,051.20, 307,576.80 and 195,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,051.20, 307,576.80 and 195,374.40 is: 293,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,051.20 : 307,576.80 = 195,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,051.20/307,576.80 = 195,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,051.20x = 307,576.80 × 195,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,051.20x = 60,092,632,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,092,632,753.92/205,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,061.60

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