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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,175.23, 283,269.82 and 132,616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,175.23, 283,269.82 and 132,616.10 is: 183,092.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,175.23 : 283,269.82 = 132,616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,175.23/283,269.82 = 132,616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,175.23x = 283,269.82 × 132,616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,175.23x = 37,566,138,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566,138,776.10/205,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,092.95

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