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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,554.26, 283,712.28 and 133,809.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,554.26, 283,712.28 and 133,809.32 is: 184,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,554.26 : 283,712.28 = 133,809.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,554.26/283,712.28 = 133,809.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,554.26x = 283,712.28 × 133,809.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,554.26x = 37,963,347,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963,347,262.45/205,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,687.72

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