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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,332.28, 281,818.71 and 132,735.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,332.28, 281,818.71 and 132,735.39 is: 183,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,332.28 : 281,818.71 = 132,735.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,332.28/281,818.71 = 132,735.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,332.28x = 281,818.71 × 132,735.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,332.28x = 37,407,316,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,407,316,381.15/204,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,071.01

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