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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,374.04, 281,876.40 and 132,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,374.04, 281,876.40 and 132,777.14 is: 183,128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,374.04 : 281,876.40 = 132,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,374.04/281,876.40 = 132,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,374.04x = 281,876.40 × 132,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,374.04x = 37,426,740,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,426,740,816.11/204,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,128.64

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