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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,176.60, 283,271.72 and 132,617.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,176.60, 283,271.72 and 132,617.48 is: 183,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,176.60 : 283,271.72 = 132,617.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,176.60/283,271.72 = 132,617.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,176.60x = 283,271.72 × 132,617.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,176.60x = 37,566,779,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566,779,582.22/205,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,094.85

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