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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,326.22, 281,810.40 and 132,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,326.22, 281,810.40 and 132,729.32 is: 183,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,326.22 : 281,810.40 = 132,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,326.22/281,810.40 = 132,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,326.22x = 281,810.40 × 132,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,326.22x = 37,404,502,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,502,760.93/204,326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,062.67

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