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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,867.83, 283,872.01 and 134,114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,867.83, 283,872.01 and 134,114.79 is: 184,931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,867.83 : 283,872.01 = 134,114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,867.83/283,872.01 = 134,114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,867.83x = 283,872.01 × 134,114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,867.83x = 38,071,435,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,071,435,988.73/205,867.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,931.45

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