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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,539.80, 282,299.34 and 131,922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,539.80, 282,299.34 and 131,922.28 is: 182,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,539.80 : 282,299.34 = 131,922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,539.80/282,299.34 = 131,922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,539.80x = 282,299.34 × 131,922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,539.80x = 37,241,572,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,241,572,575.30/204,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,074.94

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