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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,985.25, 307,433.48 and 192,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,985.25, 307,433.48 and 192,533.13 is: 287,356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,985.25 : 307,433.48 = 192,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,985.25/307,433.48 = 192,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,985.25x = 307,433.48 × 192,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,985.25x = 59,191,129,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,191,129,208.53/205,985.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,356.15

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