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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,581,235.20, 283,765,631.58 and 132,242,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,581,235.20, 283,765,631.58 and 132,242,377.20 is: 182,535,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,581,235.20 : 283,765,631.58 = 132,242,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,581,235.20/283,765,631.58 = 132,242,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,581,235.20x = 283,765,631.58 × 132,242,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,581,235.20x = 37,525,841,687,798,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525,841,687,798,592/205,581,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,535,344.98

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