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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,318.14, 281,799.26 and 132,721.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,318.14, 281,799.26 and 132,721.22 is: 183,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,318.14 : 281,799.26 = 132,721.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,318.14/281,799.26 = 132,721.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,318.14x = 281,799.26 × 132,721.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,318.14x = 37,400,741,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,741,582.30/204,318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,051.50

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