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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,413.55, 281,930.61 and 132,816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,413.55, 281,930.61 and 132,816.84 is: 183,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,413.55 : 281,930.61 = 132,816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,413.55/281,930.61 = 132,816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,413.55x = 281,930.61 × 132,816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,413.55x = 37,445,132,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445,132,719.47/204,413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,183.22

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