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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,883.84, 284,079.32 and 129,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,883.84, 284,079.32 and 129,358.60 is: 178,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,883.84 : 284,079.32 = 129,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,883.84/284,079.32 = 129,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,883.84x = 284,079.32 × 129,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,883.84x = 36,748,103,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748,103,124.15/205,883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,489.50

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