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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,916.33, 309,074.22 and 99,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,916.33, 309,074.22 and 99,375.26 is: 149,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,916.33 : 309,074.22 = 99,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,916.33/309,074.22 = 99,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,916.33x = 309,074.22 × 99,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,916.33x = 30,714,330,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714,330,971.80/205,916.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,159.28

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