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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,316.70, 281,797.28 and 132,719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,316.70, 281,797.28 and 132,719.78 is: 183,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,316.70 : 281,797.28 = 132,719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,316.70/281,797.28 = 132,719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,316.70x = 281,797.28 × 132,719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,316.70x = 37,400,073,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,073,544.79/204,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,049.52

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