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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,093.73, 282,939.23 and 195,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,093.73, 282,939.23 and 195,596.30 is: 269,836.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,093.73 : 282,939.23 = 195,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,093.73/282,939.23 = 195,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,093.73x = 282,939.23 × 195,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,093.73x = 55,341,866,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,341,866,117.65/205,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,836.94

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