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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,579,537, 283,763,278.50 and 132,240,685.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,579,537, 283,763,278.50 and 132,240,685.48 is: 182,533,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,579,537 : 283,763,278.50 = 132,240,685.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,579,537/283,763,278.50 = 132,240,685.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,579,537x = 283,763,278.50 × 132,240,685.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,579,537x = 37,525,050,462,892,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525,050,462,892,144/205,579,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,533,004.06

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