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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,317.32, 281,798.14 and 132,720.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,317.32, 281,798.14 and 132,720.41 is: 183,050.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,317.32 : 281,798.14 = 132,720.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,317.32/281,798.14 = 132,720.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,317.32x = 281,798.14 × 132,720.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,317.32x = 37,400,363,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,363,973.54/204,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,050.38

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