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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,986.70, 308,980.05 and 201,378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,986.70, 308,980.05 and 201,378.70 is: 302,068.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,986.70 : 308,980.05 = 201,378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,986.70/308,980.05 = 201,378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,986.70x = 308,980.05 × 201,378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,986.70x = 62,222,000,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,222,000,794.94/205,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,068.05

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