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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,429.80, 308,144.70 and 190,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,429.80, 308,144.70 and 190,849.80 is: 286,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,429.80 : 308,144.70 = 190,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,429.80/308,144.70 = 190,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,429.80x = 308,144.70 × 190,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,429.80x = 58,809,354,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,809,354,366.06/205,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,274.70

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