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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,056.80, 283,118.29 and 132,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,056.80, 283,118.29 and 132,635.24 is: 183,127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,056.80 : 283,118.29 = 132,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,056.80/283,118.29 = 132,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,056.80x = 283,118.29 × 132,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,056.80x = 37,551,460,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,460,926.95/205,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,127.12

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