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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,915.61, 284,017.05 and 188,974.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,915.61, 284,017.05 and 188,974.55 is: 260,650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,915.61 : 284,017.05 = 188,974.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,915.61/284,017.05 = 188,974.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,915.61x = 284,017.05 × 188,974.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,915.61x = 53,671,992,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,671,992,795.99/205,915.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,650.44

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