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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,209.20, 307,813.80 and 200,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,209.20, 307,813.80 and 200,601.20 is: 300,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,209.20 : 307,813.80 = 200,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,209.20/307,813.80 = 200,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,209.20x = 307,813.80 × 200,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,209.20x = 61,747,817,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,747,817,656.56/205,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,901.80

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