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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,862.80, 308,794.20 and 192,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,862.80, 308,794.20 and 192,038.80 is: 288,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,862.80 : 308,794.20 = 192,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,862.80/308,794.20 = 192,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,862.80x = 308,794.20 × 192,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,862.80x = 59,300,467,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,300,467,614.96/205,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,058.20

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