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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,560.96, 282,237.09 and 131,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,560.96, 282,237.09 and 131,933.12 is: 182,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,560.96 : 282,237.09 = 131,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,560.96/282,237.09 = 131,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,560.96x = 282,237.09 × 131,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,560.96x = 37,236,419,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,236,419,863.42/204,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,030.92

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