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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,084.92, 281,530.23 and 138,650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,084.92, 281,530.23 and 138,650.33 is: 191,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,084.92 : 281,530.23 = 138,650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,084.92/281,530.23 = 138,650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,084.92x = 281,530.23 × 138,650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,084.92x = 39,034,260,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034,260,258.27/204,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,264.80

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