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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,909.50, 399,938.94 and 205,073.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,909.50, 399,938.94 and 205,073.34 is: 282,904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,909.50 : 399,938.94 = 205,073.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,909.50/399,938.94 = 205,073.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,909.50x = 399,938.94 × 205,073.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,909.50x = 82,016,814,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,016,814,221.86/289,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,904.89

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