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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,278.44, 281,765.78 and 132,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,278.44, 281,765.78 and 132,530.28 is: 182,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,278.44 : 281,765.78 = 132,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,278.44/281,765.78 = 132,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,278.44x = 281,765.78 × 132,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,278.44x = 37,342,497,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,497,717.82/204,278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,801.95

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