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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,322.14, 281,804.78 and 132,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,322.14, 281,804.78 and 132,725.22 is: 183,057.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,322.14 : 281,804.78 = 132,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,322.14/281,804.78 = 132,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,322.14x = 281,804.78 × 132,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,322.14x = 37,402,600,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,600,758.93/204,322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,057.01

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