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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,037.35, 306,056.03 and 137,682.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,037.35, 306,056.03 and 137,682.15 is: 206,523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,037.35 : 306,056.03 = 137,682.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,037.35/306,056.03 = 137,682.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,037.35x = 306,056.03 × 137,682.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,037.35x = 42,138,451,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138,451,542.45/204,037.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,523.23

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