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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,332.60, 307,998.90 and 197,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,332.60, 307,998.90 and 197,459.40 is: 296,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,332.60 : 307,998.90 = 197,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,332.60/307,998.90 = 197,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,332.60x = 307,998.90 × 197,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,332.60x = 60,817,277,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,817,277,994.66/205,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,189.10

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