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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,448.89, 334,407.38 and 205,897.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,448.89, 334,407.38 and 205,897.95 is: 283,993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,448.89 : 334,407.38 = 205,897.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,448.89/334,407.38 = 205,897.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,448.89x = 334,407.38 × 205,897.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,448.89x = 68,853,792,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,853,792,977.38/242,448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,993.03

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