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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,057.31, 281,677.56 and 136,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,057.31, 281,677.56 and 136,049.48 is: 187,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,057.31 : 281,677.56 = 136,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,057.31/281,677.56 = 136,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,057.31x = 281,677.56 × 136,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,057.31x = 38,322,085,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322,085,565.67/204,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,800.60

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