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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,771.04, 284,061.12 and 154,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,771.04, 284,061.12 and 154,803.24 is: 213,701.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,771.04 : 284,061.12 = 154,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,771.04/284,061.12 = 154,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,771.04x = 284,061.12 × 154,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,771.04x = 43,973,581,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,973,581,734.03/205,771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,701.51

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