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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,413.09, 281,930.02 and 132,816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,413.09, 281,930.02 and 132,816.38 is: 183,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,413.09 : 281,930.02 = 132,816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,413.09/281,930.02 = 132,816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,413.09x = 281,930.02 × 132,816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,413.09x = 37,444,922,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,922,928.04/204,413.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,182.61

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