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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,056.20, 307,584.30 and 189,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,056.20, 307,584.30 and 189,309.80 is: 283,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,056.20 : 307,584.30 = 189,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,056.20/307,584.30 = 189,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,056.20x = 307,584.30 × 189,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,056.20x = 58,228,722,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,228,722,316.14/205,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,964.70

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