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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,057.92, 282,803.22 and 133,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,057.92, 282,803.22 and 133,411.80 is: 183,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,057.92 : 282,803.22 = 133,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,057.92/282,803.22 = 133,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,057.92x = 282,803.22 × 133,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,057.92x = 37,729,286,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,729,286,626.00/205,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,993.32

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