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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,054.61, 283,115.28 and 132,633.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,054.61, 283,115.28 and 132,633.05 is: 183,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,054.61 : 283,115.28 = 132,633.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,054.61/283,115.28 = 132,633.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,054.61x = 283,115.28 × 132,633.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,054.61x = 37,550,441,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,441,672.43/205,054.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,124.11

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