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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,318.32, 281,799.52 and 132,721.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,318.32, 281,799.52 and 132,721.41 is: 183,051.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,318.32 : 281,799.52 = 132,721.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,318.32/281,799.52 = 132,721.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,318.32x = 281,799.52 × 132,721.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,318.32x = 37,400,829,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,829,631.72/204,318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,051.77

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