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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,148.79, 282,882.11 and 133,395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,148.79, 282,882.11 and 133,395.75 is: 183,940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,148.79 : 282,882.11 = 133,395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,148.79/282,882.11 = 133,395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,148.79x = 282,882.11 × 133,395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,148.79x = 37,735,270,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735,270,558.05/205,148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,940.99

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