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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,141.20, 281,616.60 and 132,543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,141.20, 281,616.60 and 132,543.68 is: 182,846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,141.20 : 281,616.60 = 132,543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,141.20/281,616.60 = 132,543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,141.20x = 281,616.60 × 132,543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,141.20x = 37,326,500,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326,500,513.09/204,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,846.48

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