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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,299.77, 283,509.32 and 194,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,299.77, 283,509.32 and 194,118.12 is: 268,067.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,299.77 : 283,509.32 = 194,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,299.77/283,509.32 = 194,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,299.77x = 283,509.32 × 194,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,299.77x = 55,034,295,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,034,295,230.29/205,299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,067.99

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