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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,312.33, 283,323.04 and 128,872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,312.33, 283,323.04 and 128,872.50 is: 177,839.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,312.33 : 283,323.04 = 128,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,312.33/283,323.04 = 128,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,312.33x = 283,323.04 × 128,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,312.33x = 36,512,548,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,512,548,472.40/205,312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,839.04

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