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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,761.37, 283,887.69 and 134,115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,761.37, 283,887.69 and 134,115.25 is: 185,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,761.37 : 283,887.69 = 134,115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,761.37/283,887.69 = 134,115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,761.37x = 283,887.69 × 134,115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,761.37x = 38,073,668,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,668,516.27/205,761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,037.98

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