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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,406.75, 281,839.98 and 139,907.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,406.75, 281,839.98 and 139,907.05 is: 192,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,406.75 : 281,839.98 = 139,907.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,406.75/281,839.98 = 139,907.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,406.75x = 281,839.98 × 139,907.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,406.75x = 39,431,400,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,431,400,173.86/204,406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,906.55

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