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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,140.80, 307,711.20 and 188,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,140.80, 307,711.20 and 188,033.60 is: 282,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,140.80 : 307,711.20 = 188,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,140.80/307,711.20 = 188,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,140.80x = 307,711.20 × 188,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,140.80x = 57,860,044,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,860,044,696.32/205,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,050.40

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