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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,425.16, 281,865.33 and 139,925.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,425.16, 281,865.33 and 139,925.49 is: 192,931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,425.16 : 281,865.33 = 139,925.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,425.16/281,865.33 = 139,925.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,425.16x = 281,865.33 × 139,925.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,425.16x = 39,440,144,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,440,144,414.26/204,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,931.95

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