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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,714.24, 284,009.52 and 134,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,714.24, 284,009.52 and 134,218.24 is: 185,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,714.24 : 284,009.52 = 134,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,714.24/284,009.52 = 134,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,714.24x = 284,009.52 × 134,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,714.24x = 38,119,257,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,257,917.64/205,714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,301.99

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