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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,836.96, 282,514.76 and 133,239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,836.96, 282,514.76 and 133,239.85 is: 183,766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,836.96 : 282,514.76 = 133,239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,836.96/282,514.76 = 133,239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,836.96x = 282,514.76 × 133,239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,836.96x = 37,642,224,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,642,224,245.19/204,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,766.76

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