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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,835.71, 282,513.04 and 133,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,835.71, 282,513.04 and 133,238.60 is: 183,765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,835.71 : 282,513.04 = 133,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,835.71/282,513.04 = 133,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,835.71x = 282,513.04 × 133,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,835.71x = 37,641,640,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,641,640,185.68/204,835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,765.03

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