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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,230.40, 307,845.60 and 191,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,230.40, 307,845.60 and 191,233.60 is: 286,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,230.40 : 307,845.60 = 191,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,230.40/307,845.60 = 191,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,230.40x = 307,845.60 × 191,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,230.40x = 58,870,422,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,870,422,332.16/205,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,850.40

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