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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,439.42, 283,543.59 and 132,931.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,439.42, 283,543.59 and 132,931.58 is: 183,469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,439.42 : 283,543.59 = 132,931.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,439.42/283,543.59 = 132,931.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,439.42x = 283,543.59 × 132,931.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,439.42x = 37,691,897,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,691,897,417.57/205,439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,469.64

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