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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,152.78, 283,260.80 and 132,598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,152.78, 283,260.80 and 132,598.59 is: 183,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,152.78 : 283,260.80 = 132,598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,152.78/283,260.80 = 132,598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,152.78x = 283,260.80 × 132,598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,152.78x = 37,559,982,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559,982,682.27/205,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,082.98

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