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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,363.82, 281,862.30 and 132,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,363.82, 281,862.30 and 132,766.92 is: 183,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,363.82 : 281,862.30 = 132,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,363.82/281,862.30 = 132,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,363.82x = 281,862.30 × 132,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,363.82x = 37,421,989,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421,989,435.12/204,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,114.55

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