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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,690.66, 283,769.37 and 134,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,690.66, 283,769.37 and 134,044.58 is: 184,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,690.66 : 283,769.37 = 134,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,690.66/283,769.37 = 134,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,690.66x = 283,769.37 × 134,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,690.66x = 38,037,746,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,037,746,018.51/205,690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,926.95

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