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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,760.37, 283,886.31 and 134,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,760.37, 283,886.31 and 134,114.25 is: 185,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,760.37 : 283,886.31 = 134,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,760.37/283,886.31 = 134,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,760.37x = 283,886.31 × 134,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,760.37x = 38,073,199,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,199,550.92/205,760.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,036.60

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