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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,412.36, 283,516.40 and 133,667.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,412.36, 283,516.40 and 133,667.82 is: 184,492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,412.36 : 283,516.40 = 133,667.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,412.36/283,516.40 = 133,667.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,412.36x = 283,516.40 × 133,667.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,412.36x = 37,897,019,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897,019,456.42/205,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,492.41

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