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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,155.08, 283,263.98 and 132,600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,155.08, 283,263.98 and 132,600.90 is: 183,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,155.08 : 283,263.98 = 132,600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,155.08/283,263.98 = 132,600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,155.08x = 283,263.98 × 132,600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,155.08x = 37,561,058,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,561,058,685.58/205,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,086.17

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