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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,304.80, 307,957.20 and 193,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,304.80, 307,957.20 and 193,640.80 is: 290,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,304.80 : 307,957.20 = 193,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,304.80/307,957.20 = 193,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,304.80x = 307,957.20 × 193,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,304.80x = 59,633,078,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,633,078,573.76/205,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,461.20

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