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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,352.94, 282,046.07 and 135,320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,352.94, 282,046.07 and 135,320.69 is: 186,768.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,352.94 : 282,046.07 = 135,320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,352.94/282,046.07 = 135,320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,352.94x = 282,046.07 × 135,320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,352.94x = 38,166,668,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166,668,804.19/204,352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,768.39

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