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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,194.16, 362,184.11 and 205,548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,194.16, 362,184.11 and 205,548.64 is: 283,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,194.16 : 362,184.11 = 205,548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,194.16/362,184.11 = 205,548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,194.16x = 362,184.11 × 205,548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,194.16x = 74,446,452,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,446,452,472.84/262,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,936.35

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