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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,125.70, 307,688.55 and 200,517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,125.70, 307,688.55 and 200,517.70 is: 300,776.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,125.70 : 307,688.55 = 200,517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,125.70/307,688.55 = 200,517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,125.70x = 307,688.55 × 200,517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,125.70x = 61,697,000,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697,000,362.34/205,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,776.55

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