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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,957.54, 284,074.62 and 189,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,957.54, 284,074.62 and 189,016.48 is: 260,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,957.54 : 284,074.62 = 189,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,957.54/284,074.62 = 189,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,957.54x = 284,074.62 × 189,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,957.54x = 53,694,784,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,694,784,729.74/205,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,708.03

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