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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,836.46, 282,514.07 and 133,239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,836.46, 282,514.07 and 133,239.35 is: 183,766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,836.46 : 282,514.07 = 133,239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,836.46/282,514.07 = 133,239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,836.46x = 282,514.07 × 133,239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,836.46x = 37,641,988,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,641,988,973.89/204,836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,766.06

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