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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,151.78, 283,259.42 and 132,597.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,151.78, 283,259.42 and 132,597.59 is: 183,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,151.78 : 283,259.42 = 132,597.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,151.78/283,259.42 = 132,597.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,151.78x = 283,259.42 × 132,597.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,151.78x = 37,559,514,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559,514,357.51/205,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,081.60

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