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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,864.40, 308,796.60 and 192,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,864.40, 308,796.60 and 192,040.40 is: 288,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,864.40 : 308,796.60 = 192,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,864.40/308,796.60 = 192,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,864.40x = 308,796.60 × 192,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,864.40x = 59,301,422,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,422,582.64/205,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,060.60

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