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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,144.30, 281,405.79 and 132,512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,144.30, 281,405.79 and 132,512.94 is: 182,664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,144.30 : 281,405.79 = 132,512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,144.30/281,405.79 = 132,512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,144.30x = 281,405.79 × 132,512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,144.30x = 37,289,908,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,289,908,565.92/204,144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,664.46

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