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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,995.03, 309,192.31 and 99,454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,995.03, 309,192.31 and 99,454.11 is: 149,277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,995.03 : 309,192.31 = 99,454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,995.03/309,192.31 = 99,454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,995.03x = 309,192.31 × 99,454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,995.03x = 30,750,444,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750,444,215.30/205,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,277.61

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