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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,753.10, 284,036.35 and 154,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,753.10, 284,036.35 and 154,785.24 is: 213,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,753.10 : 284,036.35 = 154,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,753.10/284,036.35 = 154,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,753.10x = 284,036.35 × 154,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,753.10x = 43,964,634,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964,634,216.51/205,753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,676.65

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