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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,997.44, 284,305.26 and 148,821.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,997.44, 284,305.26 and 148,821.74 is: 205,394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,997.44 : 284,305.26 = 148,821.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,997.44/284,305.26 = 148,821.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,997.44x = 284,305.26 × 148,821.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,997.44x = 42,310,803,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,310,803,484.35/205,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,394.80

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