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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,147.19, 281,624.97 and 132,549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,147.19, 281,624.97 and 132,549.67 is: 182,854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,147.19 : 281,624.97 = 132,549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,147.19/281,624.97 = 132,549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,147.19x = 281,624.97 × 132,549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,147.19x = 37,329,296,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329,296,837.26/204,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,854.82

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