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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,457.64, 283,510.42 and 140,982.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,457.64, 283,510.42 and 140,982.18 is: 194,540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,457.64 : 283,510.42 = 140,982.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,457.64/283,510.42 = 140,982.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,457.64x = 283,510.42 × 140,982.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,457.64x = 39,969,917,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969,917,064.32/205,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,540.91

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