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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,916.39, 309,074.31 and 99,375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,916.39, 309,074.31 and 99,375.33 is: 149,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,916.39 : 309,074.31 = 99,375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,916.39/309,074.31 = 99,375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,916.39x = 309,074.31 × 99,375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,916.39x = 30,714,361,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714,361,550.77/205,916.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,159.39

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