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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,558.46, 282,233.64 and 131,930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,558.46, 282,233.64 and 131,930.62 is: 182,027.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,558.46 : 282,233.64 = 131,930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,558.46/282,233.64 = 131,930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,558.46x = 282,233.64 × 131,930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,558.46x = 37,235,259,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,235,259,110.06/204,558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,027.47

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