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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,364.57, 281,863.35 and 132,767.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,364.57, 281,863.35 and 132,767.66 is: 183,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,364.57 : 281,863.35 = 132,767.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,364.57/281,863.35 = 132,767.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,364.57x = 281,863.35 × 132,767.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,364.57x = 37,422,337,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422,337,419.26/204,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,115.58

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