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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,246.97, 281,662.91 and 136,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,246.97, 281,662.91 and 136,266.71 is: 187,916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,246.97 : 281,662.91 = 136,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,246.97/281,662.91 = 136,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,246.97x = 281,662.91 × 136,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,246.97x = 38,381,276,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,381,276,666.41/204,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,916.02

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