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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,254.49, 283,446.83 and 194,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,254.49, 283,446.83 and 194,072.24 is: 268,004.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,254.49 : 283,446.83 = 194,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,254.49/283,446.83 = 194,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,254.49x = 283,446.83 × 194,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,254.49x = 55,009,159,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009,159,801.77/205,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,004.67

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