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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,409.80, 308,114.70 and 193,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,409.80, 308,114.70 and 193,745.80 is: 290,618.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,409.80 : 308,114.70 = 193,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,409.80/308,114.70 = 193,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,409.80x = 308,114.70 × 193,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,409.80x = 59,695,929,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,695,929,043.26/205,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,618.70

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