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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,763.37, 283,890.45 and 134,117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,763.37, 283,890.45 and 134,117.25 is: 185,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,763.37 : 283,890.45 = 134,117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,763.37/283,890.45 = 134,117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,763.37x = 283,890.45 × 134,117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,763.37x = 38,074,606,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074,606,455.26/205,763.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,040.74

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