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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,137.60, 307,706.40 and 193,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,137.60, 307,706.40 and 193,732.80 is: 290,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,137.60 : 307,706.40 = 193,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,137.60/307,706.40 = 193,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,137.60x = 307,706.40 × 193,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,137.60x = 59,612,822,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,612,822,449.92/205,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,599.20

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