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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,193.22, 283,171.44 and 128,715.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,193.22, 283,171.44 and 128,715.57 is: 177,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,193.22 : 283,171.44 = 128,715.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,193.22/283,171.44 = 128,715.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,193.22x = 283,171.44 × 128,715.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,193.22x = 36,448,573,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,448,573,307.32/205,193.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,630.50

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