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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,362.57, 281,860.59 and 132,765.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,362.57, 281,860.59 and 132,765.66 is: 183,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,362.57 : 281,860.59 = 132,765.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,362.57/281,860.59 = 132,765.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,362.57x = 281,860.59 × 132,765.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,362.57x = 37,421,407,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421,407,259.34/204,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,112.82

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