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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,055.61, 283,116.66 and 132,634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,055.61, 283,116.66 and 132,634.05 is: 183,125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,055.61 : 283,116.66 = 132,634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,055.61/283,116.66 = 132,634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,055.61x = 283,116.66 × 132,634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,055.61x = 37,550,909,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,909,238.27/205,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,125.49

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