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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,150.84, 281,729.90 and 132,557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,150.84, 281,729.90 and 132,557.88 is: 182,931.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,150.84 : 281,729.90 = 132,557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,150.84/281,729.90 = 132,557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,150.84x = 281,729.90 × 132,557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,150.84x = 37,345,518,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,345,518,276.61/204,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,931.00

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