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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,361.57, 281,859.21 and 132,764.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,361.57, 281,859.21 and 132,764.66 is: 183,111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,361.57 : 281,859.21 = 132,764.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,361.57/281,859.21 = 132,764.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,361.57x = 281,859.21 × 132,764.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,361.57x = 37,420,942,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420,942,183.52/204,361.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,111.44

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