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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,726.20, 309,050.10 and 197,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,726.20, 309,050.10 and 197,329.40 is: 296,436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,726.20 : 309,050.10 = 197,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,726.20/309,050.10 = 197,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,726.20x = 309,050.10 × 197,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,726.20x = 60,984,670,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984,670,802.94/205,726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,436.09

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