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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,175.37, 283,146.80 and 128,697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,175.37, 283,146.80 and 128,697.72 is: 177,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,175.37 : 283,146.80 = 128,697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,175.37/283,146.80 = 128,697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,175.37x = 283,146.80 × 128,697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,175.37x = 36,440,347,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,440,347,585.30/205,175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,605.86

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