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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,410.76, 281,845.50 and 139,911.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,410.76, 281,845.50 and 139,911.06 is: 192,912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,410.76 : 281,845.50 = 139,911.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,410.76/281,845.50 = 139,911.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,410.76x = 281,845.50 × 139,911.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,410.76x = 39,433,302,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,433,302,661.23/204,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,912.07

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