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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,870.80, 308,806.20 and 192,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,870.80, 308,806.20 and 192,046.80 is: 288,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,870.80 : 308,806.20 = 192,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,870.80/308,806.20 = 192,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,870.80x = 308,806.20 × 192,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,870.80x = 59,305,242,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,305,242,530.16/205,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,070.20

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