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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,172.49, 282,914.85 and 133,419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,172.49, 282,914.85 and 133,419.45 is: 183,973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,172.49 : 282,914.85 = 133,419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,172.49/282,914.85 = 133,419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,172.49x = 282,914.85 × 133,419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,172.49x = 37,746,343,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746,343,683.83/205,172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,973.71

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