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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.23, 281,564.71 and 130,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.23, 281,564.71 and 130,368.56 is: 179,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.23 : 281,564.71 = 130,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.23/281,564.71 = 130,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.23x = 281,564.71 × 130,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.23x = 36,707,184,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,707,184,055.77/204,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,934.33

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