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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,053.76, 281,467.10 and 140,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,053.76, 281,467.10 and 140,280.84 is: 193,500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,053.76 : 281,467.10 = 140,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,053.76/281,467.10 = 140,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,053.76x = 281,467.10 × 140,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,053.76x = 39,484,440,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,484,440,518.96/204,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,500.19

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