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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,759.91, 283,893.92 and 141,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,759.91, 283,893.92 and 141,248.88 is: 194,885.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,759.91 : 283,893.92 = 141,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,759.91/283,893.92 = 141,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,759.91x = 283,893.92 × 141,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,759.91x = 40,099,696,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,099,696,113.10/205,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,885.86

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