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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,247.84, 281,664.12 and 136,267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,247.84, 281,664.12 and 136,267.58 is: 187,917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,247.84 : 281,664.12 = 136,267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,247.84/281,664.12 = 136,267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,247.84x = 281,664.12 × 136,267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,247.84x = 38,381,688,005.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,381,688,005.23/204,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,917.23

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