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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,177.73, 283,273.29 and 132,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,177.73, 283,273.29 and 132,618.60 is: 183,096.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,177.73 : 283,273.29 = 132,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,177.73/283,273.29 = 132,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,177.73x = 283,273.29 × 132,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,177.73x = 37,567,307,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,307,137.19/205,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,096.42

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