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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,550.10, 308,325.15 and 194,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,550.10, 308,325.15 and 194,145.30 is: 291,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,550.10 : 308,325.15 = 194,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,550.10/308,325.15 = 194,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,550.10x = 308,325.15 × 194,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,550.10x = 59,859,878,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,859,878,744.30/205,550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,217.95

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