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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,282.69, 283,415.18 and 140,857.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,282.69, 283,415.18 and 140,857.77 is: 194,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,282.69 : 283,415.18 = 140,857.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,282.69/283,415.18 = 140,857.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,282.69x = 283,415.18 × 140,857.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,282.69x = 39,921,229,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,921,229,399.42/205,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,469.54

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