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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,676.88, 283,838.58 and 145,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,676.88, 283,838.58 and 145,353.96 is: 200,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,676.88 : 283,838.58 = 145,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,676.88/283,838.58 = 145,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,676.88x = 283,838.58 × 145,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,676.88x = 41,257,061,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,257,061,603.78/205,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,591.63

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