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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,701.44, 281,167.92 and 132,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,701.44, 281,167.92 and 132,085.92 is: 182,317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,701.44 : 281,167.92 = 132,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,701.44/281,167.92 = 132,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,701.44x = 281,167.92 × 132,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,701.44x = 37,138,323,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,138,323,387.69/203,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,317.43

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