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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,953.22, 284,068.68 and 189,012.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,953.22, 284,068.68 and 189,012.17 is: 260,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,953.22 : 284,068.68 = 189,012.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,953.22/284,068.68 = 189,012.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,953.22x = 284,068.68 × 189,012.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,953.22x = 53,692,437,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692,437,635.84/205,953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,702.10

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