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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,827.20, 308,740.80 and 193,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,827.20, 308,740.80 and 193,385.60 is: 290,078.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,827.20 : 308,740.80 = 193,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,827.20/308,740.80 = 193,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,827.20x = 308,740.80 × 193,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,827.20x = 59,706,024,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,706,024,852.48/205,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,078.40

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