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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,569.26, 283,732.98 and 133,824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,569.26, 283,732.98 and 133,824.32 is: 184,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,569.26 : 283,732.98 = 133,824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,569.26/283,732.98 = 133,824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,569.26x = 283,732.98 × 133,824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,569.26x = 37,970,373,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,970,373,110.07/205,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,708.42

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