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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,136.60, 283,238.53 and 132,582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,136.60, 283,238.53 and 132,582.45 is: 183,060.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,136.60 : 283,238.53 = 132,582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,136.60/283,238.53 = 132,582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,136.60x = 283,238.53 × 132,582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,136.60x = 37,552,458,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,552,458,241.80/205,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,060.74

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