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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,047.66, 283,143.77 and 128,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,047.66, 283,143.77 and 128,699.08 is: 177,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,047.66 : 283,143.77 = 128,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,047.66/283,143.77 = 128,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,047.66x = 283,143.77 × 128,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,047.66x = 36,440,342,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,440,342,706.73/205,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,716.45

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