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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,209.22, 283,193.49 and 128,731.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,209.22, 283,193.49 and 128,731.53 is: 177,652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,209.22 : 283,193.49 = 128,731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,209.22/283,193.49 = 128,731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,209.22x = 283,193.49 × 128,731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,209.22x = 36,455,931,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455,931,253.74/205,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,652.50

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