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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,410.02, 281,925.78 and 132,813.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,410.02, 281,925.78 and 132,813.32 is: 183,178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,410.02 : 281,925.78 = 132,813.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,410.02/281,925.78 = 132,813.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,410.02x = 281,925.78 × 132,813.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,410.02x = 37,443,498,835.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,443,498,835.39/204,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,178.39

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