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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,772.22, 283,869.76 and 133,198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,772.22, 283,869.76 and 133,198.52 is: 183,751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,772.22 : 283,869.76 = 133,198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,772.22/283,869.76 = 133,198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,772.22x = 283,869.76 × 133,198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,772.22x = 37,811,031,904.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,811,031,904.76/205,772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,751.88

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