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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,853.70, 308,780.55 and 193,412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,853.70, 308,780.55 and 193,412.10 is: 290,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,853.70 : 308,780.55 = 193,412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,853.70/308,780.55 = 193,412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,853.70x = 308,780.55 × 193,412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,853.70x = 59,721,894,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,721,894,614.66/205,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,118.15

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