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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,253.61, 283,445.62 and 194,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,253.61, 283,445.62 and 194,071.36 is: 268,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,253.61 : 283,445.62 = 194,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,253.61/283,445.62 = 194,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,253.61x = 283,445.62 × 194,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,253.61x = 55,008,676,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,008,676,250.83/205,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,003.45

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