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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,841.63, 281,434.68 and 132,425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,841.63, 281,434.68 and 132,425.19 is: 182,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,841.63 : 281,434.68 = 132,425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,841.63/281,434.68 = 132,425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,841.63x = 281,434.68 × 132,425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,841.63x = 37,269,040,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269,040,971.59/203,841.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,833.32

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