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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,416.30, 308,124.45 and 188,309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,416.30, 308,124.45 and 188,309.10 is: 282,463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,416.30 : 308,124.45 = 188,309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,416.30/308,124.45 = 188,309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,416.30x = 308,124.45 × 188,309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,416.30x = 58,022,637,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,022,637,867.50/205,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,463.65

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