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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,107.20, 307,660.80 and 200,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,107.20, 307,660.80 and 200,499.20 is: 300,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,107.20 : 307,660.80 = 200,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,107.20/307,660.80 = 200,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,107.20x = 307,660.80 × 200,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,107.20x = 61,685,744,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,685,744,271.36/205,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,748.80

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