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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,144.94, 281,621.86 and 132,547.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,144.94, 281,621.86 and 132,547.42 is: 182,851.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,144.94 : 281,621.86 = 132,547.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,144.94/281,621.86 = 132,547.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,144.94x = 281,621.86 × 132,547.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,144.94x = 37,328,250,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,250,958.60/204,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,851.71

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