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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,146.19, 281,623.59 and 132,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,146.19, 281,623.59 and 132,548.67 is: 182,853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,146.19 : 281,623.59 = 132,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,146.19/281,623.59 = 132,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,146.19x = 281,623.59 × 132,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,146.19x = 37,328,832,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,832,295.13/204,146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,853.44

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