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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,411.80, 308,117.70 and 191,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,411.80, 308,117.70 and 191,587.80 is: 287,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,411.80 : 308,117.70 = 191,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,411.80/308,117.70 = 191,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,411.80x = 308,117.70 × 191,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,411.80x = 59,031,592,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,031,592,284.06/205,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,381.70

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