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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,196.24, 282,947.60 and 133,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,196.24, 282,947.60 and 133,443.20 is: 184,006.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,196.24 : 282,947.60 = 133,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,196.24/282,947.60 = 133,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,196.24x = 282,947.60 × 133,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,196.24x = 37,757,433,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757,433,176.32/205,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,006.46

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