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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,067.60, 307,601.40 and 197,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,067.60, 307,601.40 and 197,194.40 is: 295,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,067.60 : 307,601.40 = 197,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,067.60/307,601.40 = 197,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,067.60x = 307,601.40 × 197,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,067.60x = 60,657,273,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,657,273,512.16/205,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,791.60

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