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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,327.22, 281,811.78 and 132,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,327.22, 281,811.78 and 132,730.32 is: 183,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,327.22 : 281,811.78 = 132,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,327.22/281,811.78 = 132,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,327.22x = 281,811.78 × 132,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,327.22x = 37,404,967,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,967,739.17/204,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,064.05

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