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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,572.28, 283,737.12 and 133,827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,572.28, 283,737.12 and 133,827.32 is: 184,712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,572.28 : 283,737.12 = 133,827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,572.28/283,737.12 = 133,827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,572.28x = 283,737.12 × 133,827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,572.28x = 37,971,778,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971,778,354.12/205,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,712.54

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