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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,302.88, 281,260.23 and 197,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,302.88, 281,260.23 and 197,627.30 is: 270,744.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,302.88 : 281,260.23 = 197,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,302.88/281,260.23 = 197,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,302.88x = 281,260.23 × 197,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,302.88x = 55,584,699,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,584,699,852.28/205,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,744.86

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