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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,056.29, 283,117.60 and 132,634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,056.29, 283,117.60 and 132,634.73 is: 183,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,056.29 : 283,117.60 = 132,634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,056.29/283,117.60 = 132,634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,056.29x = 283,117.60 × 132,634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,056.29x = 37,551,227,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,227,307.84/205,056.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,126.43

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