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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,361.04, 281,858.47 and 132,764.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,361.04, 281,858.47 and 132,764.13 is: 183,110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,361.04 : 281,858.47 = 132,764.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,361.04/281,858.47 = 132,764.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,361.04x = 281,858.47 × 132,764.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,361.04x = 37,420,693,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420,693,910.60/204,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,110.71

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