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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,124.70, 307,687.05 and 200,516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,124.70, 307,687.05 and 200,516.70 is: 300,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,124.70 : 307,687.05 = 200,516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,124.70/307,687.05 = 200,516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,124.70x = 307,687.05 × 200,516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,124.70x = 61,696,391,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,696,391,898.74/205,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,775.05

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