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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,069.60, 307,604.40 and 197,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,069.60, 307,604.40 and 197,196.40 is: 295,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,069.60 : 307,604.40 = 197,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,069.60/307,604.40 = 197,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,069.60x = 307,604.40 × 197,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,069.60x = 60,658,480,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658,480,304.16/205,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,794.60

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