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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,052.28, 282,649.90 and 140,409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,052.28, 282,649.90 and 140,409.77 is: 193,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,052.28 : 282,649.90 = 140,409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,052.28/282,649.90 = 140,409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,052.28x = 282,649.90 × 140,409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,052.28x = 39,686,807,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,686,807,449.52/205,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,544.82

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