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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,369.99, 282,093.13 and 131,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,369.99, 282,093.13 and 131,772.93 is: 181,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,369.99 : 282,093.13 = 131,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,369.99/282,093.13 = 131,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,369.99x = 282,093.13 × 131,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,369.99x = 37,172,237,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,172,237,379.84/204,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,886.97

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