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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,246.84, 281,662.74 and 136,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,246.84, 281,662.74 and 136,266.58 is: 187,915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,246.84 : 281,662.74 = 136,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,246.84/281,662.74 = 136,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,246.84x = 281,662.74 × 136,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,246.84x = 38,381,217,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,381,217,589.07/204,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,915.85

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