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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,874.40, 308,811.60 and 197,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,874.40, 308,811.60 and 197,709.60 is: 296,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,874.40 : 308,811.60 = 197,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,874.40/308,811.60 = 197,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,874.40x = 308,811.60 × 197,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,874.40x = 61,055,017,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055,017,911.36/205,874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,564.40

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