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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,552.26, 283,709.52 and 133,807.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,552.26, 283,709.52 and 133,807.32 is: 184,684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,552.26 : 283,709.52 = 133,807.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,552.26/283,709.52 = 133,807.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,552.26x = 283,709.52 × 133,807.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,552.26x = 37,962,410,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962,410,529.69/205,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,684.96

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