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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,137.19, 281,611.17 and 132,539.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,137.19, 281,611.17 and 132,539.67 is: 182,841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,137.19 : 281,611.17 = 132,539.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,137.19/281,611.17 = 132,539.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,137.19x = 281,611.17 × 132,539.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,137.19x = 37,324,651,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,651,540.11/204,137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,841.02

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