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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,759.37, 283,884.94 and 134,113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,759.37, 283,884.94 and 134,113.25 is: 185,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,759.37 : 283,884.94 = 134,113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,759.37/283,884.94 = 134,113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,759.37x = 283,884.94 × 134,113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,759.37x = 38,072,731,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,731,929.46/205,759.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,035.23

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