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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,751.80, 308,627.70 and 191,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,751.80, 308,627.70 and 191,927.80 is: 287,891.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,751.80 : 308,627.70 = 191,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,751.80/308,627.70 = 191,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,751.80x = 308,627.70 × 191,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,751.80x = 59,234,235,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,234,235,480.06/205,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,891.70

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