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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,832.59, 282,508.72 and 133,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,832.59, 282,508.72 and 133,235.47 is: 183,760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,832.59 : 282,508.72 = 133,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,832.59/282,508.72 = 133,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,832.59x = 282,508.72 × 133,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,832.59x = 37,640,182,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640,182,088.30/204,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,760.71

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