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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,060.81, 281,682.39 and 136,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,060.81, 281,682.39 and 136,053 is: 187,805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,060.81 : 281,682.39 = 136,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,060.81/281,682.39 = 136,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,060.81x = 281,682.39 × 136,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,060.81x = 38,323,734,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323,734,206.67/204,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,805.46

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