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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,003.09, 282,807.82 and 133,356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,003.09, 282,807.82 and 133,356.97 is: 183,969.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,003.09 : 282,807.82 = 133,356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,003.09/282,807.82 = 133,356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,003.09x = 282,807.82 × 133,356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,003.09x = 37,714,393,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,714,393,967.51/205,003.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,969.88

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