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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,565.60, 308,348.40 and 194,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,565.60, 308,348.40 and 194,160.80 is: 291,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,565.60 : 308,348.40 = 194,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,565.60/308,348.40 = 194,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,565.60x = 308,348.40 × 194,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,565.60x = 59,869,172,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869,172,022.72/205,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,241.20

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