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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,944.40, 308,916.60 and 200,112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,944.40, 308,916.60 and 200,112.40 is: 300,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,944.40 : 308,916.60 = 200,112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,944.40/308,916.60 = 200,112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,944.40x = 308,916.60 × 200,112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,944.40x = 61,818,042,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818,042,225.84/205,944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,168.60

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