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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,414.04, 281,931.28 and 132,817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,414.04, 281,931.28 and 132,817.32 is: 183,183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,414.04 : 281,931.28 = 132,817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,414.04/281,931.28 = 132,817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,414.04x = 281,931.28 × 132,817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,414.04x = 37,445,357,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445,357,033.77/204,414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,183.88

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