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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,425.69, 281,987.88 and 132,853.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,425.69, 281,987.88 and 132,853.38 is: 183,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,425.69 : 281,987.88 = 132,853.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,425.69/281,987.88 = 132,853.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,425.69x = 281,987.88 × 132,853.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,425.69x = 37,463,042,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463,042,977.03/204,425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,259.96

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