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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,833.59, 282,510.10 and 133,236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,833.59, 282,510.10 and 133,236.47 is: 183,762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,833.59 : 282,510.10 = 133,236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,833.59/282,510.10 = 133,236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,833.59x = 282,510.10 × 133,236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,833.59x = 37,640,648,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640,648,463.35/204,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,762.09

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