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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,771.22, 283,868.38 and 133,197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,771.22, 283,868.38 and 133,197.52 is: 183,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,771.22 : 283,868.38 = 133,197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,771.22/283,868.38 = 133,197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,771.22x = 283,868.38 × 133,197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,771.22x = 37,810,564,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,810,564,222.42/205,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,750.50

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