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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,399.75, 281,830.34 and 139,900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,399.75, 281,830.34 and 139,900.06 is: 192,896.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,399.75 : 281,830.34 = 139,900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,399.75/281,830.34 = 139,900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,399.75x = 281,830.34 × 139,900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,399.75x = 39,428,081,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,428,081,390.92/204,399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,896.91

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