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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,881.44, 282,789.92 and 133,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,881.44, 282,789.92 and 133,457.44 is: 184,206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,881.44 : 282,789.92 = 133,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,881.44/282,789.92 = 133,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,881.44x = 282,789.92 × 133,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,881.44x = 37,740,418,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,740,418,781.00/204,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,206.14

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