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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,144.33, 282,876.01 and 133,391.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,144.33, 282,876.01 and 133,391.29 is: 183,934.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,144.33 : 282,876.01 = 133,391.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,144.33/282,876.01 = 133,391.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,144.33x = 282,876.01 × 133,391.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,144.33x = 37,733,195,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733,195,883.95/205,144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,934.87

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