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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,317.82, 281,798.83 and 132,720.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,317.82, 281,798.83 and 132,720.91 is: 183,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,317.82 : 281,798.83 = 132,720.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,317.82/281,798.83 = 132,720.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,317.82x = 281,798.83 × 132,720.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,317.82x = 37,400,596,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,596,118.24/204,317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,051.07

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