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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,471.47, 282,406.80 and 136,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,471.47, 282,406.80 and 136,370.12 is: 188,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,471.47 : 282,406.80 = 136,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,471.47/282,406.80 = 136,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,471.47x = 282,406.80 × 136,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,471.47x = 38,511,848,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511,848,304.17/204,471.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,348.27

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