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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,107.70, 307,661.55 and 200,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,107.70, 307,661.55 and 200,499.70 is: 300,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,107.70 : 307,661.55 = 200,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,107.70/307,661.55 = 200,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,107.70x = 307,661.55 × 200,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,107.70x = 61,686,048,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,686,048,476.54/205,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,749.55

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