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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,984.75, 307,432.73 and 192,532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,984.75, 307,432.73 and 192,532.63 is: 287,355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,984.75 : 307,432.73 = 192,532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,984.75/307,432.73 = 192,532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,984.75x = 307,432.73 × 192,532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,984.75x = 59,190,832,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,190,832,054.98/205,984.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,355.41

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