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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,179.20, 307,768.80 and 192,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,179.20, 307,768.80 and 192,737.60 is: 289,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,179.20 : 307,768.80 = 192,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,179.20/307,768.80 = 192,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,179.20x = 307,768.80 × 192,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,179.20x = 59,318,619,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318,619,866.88/205,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,106.40

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