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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,930.62, 284,037.72 and 188,989.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,930.62, 284,037.72 and 188,989.59 is: 260,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,930.62 : 284,037.72 = 188,989.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,930.62/284,037.72 = 188,989.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,930.62x = 284,037.72 × 188,989.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,930.62x = 53,680,172,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,680,172,247.33/205,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,671.15

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