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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,472.32, 282,011.96 and 132,875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,472.32, 282,011.96 and 132,875.34 is: 183,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,472.32 : 282,011.96 = 132,875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,472.32/282,011.96 = 132,875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,472.32x = 282,011.96 × 132,875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,472.32x = 37,472,435,069.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472,435,069.07/204,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,264.10

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