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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,254.73, 283,447.17 and 194,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,254.73, 283,447.17 and 194,072.48 is: 268,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,254.73 : 283,447.17 = 194,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,254.73/283,447.17 = 194,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,254.73x = 283,447.17 × 194,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,254.73x = 55,009,295,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009,295,230.88/205,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,005.01

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