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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,208.22, 283,192.11 and 128,730.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,208.22, 283,192.11 and 128,730.53 is: 177,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,208.22 : 283,192.11 = 128,730.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,208.22/283,192.11 = 128,730.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,208.22x = 283,192.11 × 128,730.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,208.22x = 36,455,471,120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455,471,120.10/205,208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,651.12

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