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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,362.04, 281,859.85 and 132,765.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,362.04, 281,859.85 and 132,765.13 is: 183,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,362.04 : 281,859.85 = 132,765.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,362.04/281,859.85 = 132,765.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,362.04x = 281,859.85 × 132,765.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,362.04x = 37,421,159,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421,159,627.03/204,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,112.09

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