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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,471.33, 282,010.57 and 132,874.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,471.33, 282,010.57 and 132,874.35 is: 183,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,471.33 : 282,010.57 = 132,874.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,471.33/282,010.57 = 132,874.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,471.33x = 282,010.57 × 132,874.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,471.33x = 37,471,971,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471,971,181.88/204,471.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,262.72

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