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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,360.57, 281,857.83 and 132,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,360.57, 281,857.83 and 132,763.66 is: 183,110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,360.57 : 281,857.83 = 132,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,360.57/281,857.83 = 132,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,360.57x = 281,857.83 × 132,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,360.57x = 37,420,475,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420,475,907.95/204,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,110.06

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