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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,617.87, 307,573.86 and 193,020.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,617.87, 307,573.86 and 193,020.75 is: 288,730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,617.87 : 307,573.86 = 193,020.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,617.87/307,573.86 = 193,020.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,617.87x = 307,573.86 × 193,020.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,617.87x = 59,368,137,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,368,137,137.60/205,617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,730.44

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