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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,035.76, 283,065.60 and 133,379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,035.76, 283,065.60 and 133,379.92 is: 184,139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,035.76 : 283,065.60 = 133,379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,035.76/283,065.60 = 133,379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,035.76x = 283,065.60 × 133,379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,035.76x = 37,755,267,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755,267,082.75/205,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,139.91

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