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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,952.22, 284,067.30 and 189,011.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,952.22, 284,067.30 and 189,011.17 is: 260,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,952.22 : 284,067.30 = 189,011.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,952.22/284,067.30 = 189,011.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,952.22x = 284,067.30 × 189,011.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,952.22x = 53,691,893,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,691,893,795.62/205,952.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,700.73

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