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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,105.33, 281,567.22 and 132,507.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,105.33, 281,567.22 and 132,507.81 is: 182,797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,105.33 : 281,567.22 = 132,507.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,105.33/281,567.22 = 132,507.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,105.33x = 281,567.22 × 132,507.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,105.33x = 37,309,855,689.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,309,855,689.99/204,105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,797.07

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