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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,445.07, 283,367.08 and 144,204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,445.07, 283,367.08 and 144,204.97 is: 198,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,445.07 : 283,367.08 = 144,204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,445.07/283,367.08 = 144,204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,445.07x = 283,367.08 × 144,204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,445.07x = 40,862,942,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,862,942,077.60/205,445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,899.60

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