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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,056.31, 281,676.18 and 136,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,056.31, 281,676.18 and 136,048.48 is: 187,799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,056.31 : 281,676.18 = 136,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,056.31/281,676.18 = 136,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,056.31x = 281,676.18 × 136,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,056.31x = 38,321,615,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,321,615,947.20/204,056.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,799.22

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