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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,135.60, 283,237.15 and 132,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,135.60, 283,237.15 and 132,581.45 is: 183,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,135.60 : 283,237.15 = 132,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,135.60/283,237.15 = 132,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,135.60x = 283,237.15 × 132,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,135.60x = 37,551,990,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,990,624.68/205,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,059.36

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