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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,803.24, 284,052.60 and 134,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,803.24, 284,052.60 and 134,055.24 is: 185,024.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,803.24 : 284,052.60 = 134,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,803.24/284,052.60 = 134,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,803.24x = 284,052.60 × 134,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,803.24x = 38,078,739,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078,739,465.62/205,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,024.98

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