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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,319.14, 281,800.64 and 132,722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,319.14, 281,800.64 and 132,722.22 is: 183,052.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,319.14 : 281,800.64 = 132,722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,319.14/281,800.64 = 132,722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,319.14x = 281,800.64 × 132,722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,319.14x = 37,401,206,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401,206,538.22/204,319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,052.88

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