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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,363.57, 281,861.97 and 132,766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,363.57, 281,861.97 and 132,766.66 is: 183,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,363.57 : 281,861.97 = 132,766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,363.57/281,861.97 = 132,766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,363.57x = 281,861.97 × 132,766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,363.57x = 37,421,872,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421,872,337.92/204,363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,114.20

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