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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,151.84, 281,731.28 and 132,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,151.84, 281,731.28 and 132,558.88 is: 182,932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,151.84 : 281,731.28 = 132,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,151.84/281,731.28 = 132,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,151.84x = 281,731.28 × 132,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,151.84x = 37,345,982,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,345,982,937.77/204,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,932.38

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