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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,201.24, 282,954.50 and 133,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,201.24, 282,954.50 and 133,448.20 is: 184,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,201.24 : 282,954.50 = 133,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,201.24/282,954.50 = 133,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,201.24x = 282,954.50 × 133,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,201.24x = 37,759,768,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759,768,706.90/205,201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,013.36

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