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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,919.52, 284,112.68 and 141,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,919.52, 284,112.68 and 141,408.15 is: 195,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,919.52 : 284,112.68 = 141,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,919.52/284,112.68 = 141,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,919.52x = 284,112.68 × 141,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,919.52x = 40,175,847,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175,847,763.30/205,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,104.61

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