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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,769.22, 283,865.62 and 133,195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,769.22, 283,865.62 and 133,195.53 is: 183,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,769.22 : 283,865.62 = 133,195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,769.22/283,865.62 = 133,195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,769.22x = 283,865.62 × 133,195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,769.22x = 37,809,629,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,809,629,952.36/205,769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,747.74

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