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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,424.19, 281,985.81 and 132,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,424.19, 281,985.81 and 132,851.88 is: 183,257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,424.19 : 281,985.81 = 132,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,424.19/281,985.81 = 132,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,424.19x = 281,985.81 × 132,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,424.19x = 37,462,344,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,462,344,493.63/204,424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,257.89

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