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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,053.24, 281,628.27 and 131,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,053.24, 281,628.27 and 131,435.52 is: 181,403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,053.24 : 281,628.27 = 131,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,053.24/281,628.27 = 131,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,053.24x = 281,628.27 × 131,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,053.24x = 37,015,958,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015,958,114.15/204,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,403.44

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