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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,177.10, 283,272.41 and 132,617.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,177.10, 283,272.41 and 132,617.98 is: 183,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,177.10 : 283,272.41 = 132,617.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,177.10/283,272.41 = 132,617.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,177.10x = 283,272.41 × 132,617.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,177.10x = 37,567,012,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,012,724.48/205,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,095.54

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