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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,143.94, 281,620.49 and 132,546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,143.94, 281,620.49 and 132,546.42 is: 182,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,143.94 : 281,620.49 = 132,546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,143.94/281,620.49 = 132,546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,143.94x = 281,620.49 × 132,546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,143.94x = 37,327,787,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,327,787,085.41/204,143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,850.33

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