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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,402.25, 281,833.78 and 139,902.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,402.25, 281,833.78 and 139,902.57 is: 192,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,402.25 : 281,833.78 = 139,902.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,402.25/281,833.78 = 139,902.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,402.25x = 281,833.78 × 139,902.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,402.25x = 39,429,270,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,429,270,134.81/204,402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,900.37

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