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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,474.32, 283,476.42 and 151,887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,474.32, 283,476.42 and 151,887.96 is: 209,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,474.32 : 283,476.42 = 151,887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,474.32/283,476.42 = 151,887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,474.32x = 283,476.42 × 151,887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,474.32x = 43,056,655,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056,655,141.90/205,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,547.62

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