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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,412.02, 281,928.54 and 132,815.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,412.02, 281,928.54 and 132,815.32 is: 183,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,412.02 : 281,928.54 = 132,815.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,412.02/281,928.54 = 132,815.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,412.02x = 281,928.54 × 132,815.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,412.02x = 37,444,429,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,429,257.23/204,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,181.15

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