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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,002.09, 282,806.44 and 133,355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,002.09, 282,806.44 and 133,355.97 is: 183,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,002.09 : 282,806.44 = 133,355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,002.09/282,806.44 = 133,355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,002.09x = 282,806.44 × 133,355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,002.09x = 37,713,926,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713,926,795.06/205,002.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,968.50

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