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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,302.95, 281,260.34 and 197,627.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,302.95, 281,260.34 and 197,627.37 is: 270,744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,302.95 : 281,260.34 = 197,627.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,302.95/281,260.34 = 197,627.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,302.95x = 281,260.34 × 197,627.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,302.95x = 55,584,740,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,584,740,291.37/205,302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,744.97

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