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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,470.33, 282,009.20 and 132,873.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,470.33, 282,009.20 and 132,873.35 is: 183,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,470.33 : 282,009.20 = 132,873.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,470.33/282,009.20 = 132,873.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,470.33x = 282,009.20 × 132,873.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,470.33x = 37,471,505,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471,505,060.41/204,470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,261.34

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