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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,927.74, 284,033.75 and 188,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,927.74, 284,033.75 and 188,986.70 is: 260,667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,927.74 : 284,033.75 = 188,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,927.74/284,033.75 = 188,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,927.74x = 284,033.75 × 188,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,927.74x = 53,678,600,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,678,600,866.28/205,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,667.17

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