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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,999.60, 309,229.80 and 192,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,999.60, 309,229.80 and 192,463.60 is: 288,910.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,999.60 : 309,229.80 = 192,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,999.60/309,229.80 = 192,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,999.60x = 309,229.80 × 192,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,999.60x = 59,515,480,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,515,480,535.28/205,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,910.66

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