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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,056.61, 283,118.04 and 132,635.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,056.61, 283,118.04 and 132,635.05 is: 183,126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,056.61 : 283,118.04 = 132,635.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,056.61/283,118.04 = 132,635.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,056.61x = 283,118.04 × 132,635.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,056.61x = 37,551,375,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,375,391.30/205,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,126.87

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