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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,174.23, 283,268.44 and 132,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,174.23, 283,268.44 and 132,615.10 is: 183,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,174.23 : 283,268.44 = 132,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,174.23/283,268.44 = 132,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,174.23x = 283,268.44 × 132,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,174.23x = 37,565,672,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,565,672,497.44/205,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,091.57

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