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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,170.60, 283,263.38 and 132,611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,170.60, 283,263.38 and 132,611.42 is: 183,086.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,170.60 : 283,263.38 = 132,611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,170.60/283,263.38 = 132,611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,170.60x = 283,263.38 × 132,611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,170.60x = 37,563,956,976.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,563,956,976.43/205,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,086.45

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