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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,916.14, 309,073.94 and 99,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,916.14, 309,073.94 and 99,375.08 is: 149,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,916.14 : 309,073.94 = 99,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,916.14/309,073.94 = 99,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,916.14x = 309,073.94 × 99,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,916.14x = 30,714,247,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714,247,016.54/205,916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,159.01

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