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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,763.55, 282,396.98 and 133,117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,763.55, 282,396.98 and 133,117.43 is: 183,587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,763.55 : 282,396.98 = 133,117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,763.55/282,396.98 = 133,117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,763.55x = 282,396.98 × 133,117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,763.55x = 37,591,959,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,591,959,138.17/204,763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,587.17

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