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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.04, 281,269.74 and 135,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.04, 281,269.74 and 135,869.70 is: 187,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.04 : 281,269.74 = 135,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.04/281,269.74 = 135,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.04x = 281,269.74 × 135,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.04x = 38,216,035,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,216,035,192.88/204,002.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,331.63

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