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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,152.84, 281,732.66 and 132,559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,152.84, 281,732.66 and 132,559.88 is: 182,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,152.84 : 281,732.66 = 132,559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,152.84/281,732.66 = 132,559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,152.84x = 281,732.66 × 132,559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,152.84x = 37,346,447,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,346,447,601.68/204,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,933.76

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