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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,282.10, 307,923.15 and 195,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,282.10, 307,923.15 and 195,659.30 is: 293,488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,282.10 : 307,923.15 = 195,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,282.10/307,923.15 = 195,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,282.10x = 307,923.15 × 195,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,282.10x = 60,248,027,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,248,027,982.80/205,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,488.95

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