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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,414.36, 283,519.16 and 133,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,414.36, 283,519.16 and 133,669.82 is: 184,495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,414.36 : 283,519.16 = 133,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,414.36/283,519.16 = 133,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,414.36x = 283,519.16 × 133,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,414.36x = 37,897,955,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897,955,083.75/205,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,495.16

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