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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,867.69, 283,871.82 and 134,114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,867.69, 283,871.82 and 134,114.65 is: 184,931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,867.69 : 283,871.82 = 134,114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,867.69/283,871.82 = 134,114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,867.69x = 283,871.82 × 134,114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,867.69x = 38,071,370,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,071,370,042.60/205,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,931.25

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