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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,054.11, 283,114.58 and 132,632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,054.11, 283,114.58 and 132,632.55 is: 183,123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,054.11 : 283,114.58 = 132,632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,054.11/283,114.58 = 132,632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,054.11x = 283,114.58 × 132,632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,054.11x = 37,550,208,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,208,687.58/205,054.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,123.41

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