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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,289.28, 283,145.76 and 138,208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,289.28, 283,145.76 and 138,208.32 is: 190,624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,289.28 : 283,145.76 = 138,208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,289.28/283,145.76 = 138,208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,289.28x = 283,145.76 × 138,208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,289.28x = 39,133,099,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133,099,804.72/205,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,624.18

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