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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,791.12, 283,907.70 and 134,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,791.12, 283,907.70 and 134,145 is: 185,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,791.12 : 283,907.70 = 134,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,791.12/283,907.70 = 134,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,791.12x = 283,907.70 × 134,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,791.12x = 38,084,798,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,798,416.50/205,791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,065.31

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