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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,159.86, 283,250.52 and 140,736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,159.86, 283,250.52 and 140,736.96 is: 194,306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,159.86 : 283,250.52 = 140,736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,159.86/283,250.52 = 140,736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,159.86x = 283,250.52 × 140,736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,159.86x = 39,863,817,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863,817,103.22/205,159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,306.12

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