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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,808.44, 282,689.10 and 133,384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,808.44, 282,689.10 and 133,384.44 is: 184,105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,808.44 : 282,689.10 = 133,384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,808.44/282,689.10 = 133,384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,808.44x = 282,689.10 × 133,384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,808.44x = 37,706,327,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706,327,297.60/204,808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,105.34

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