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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,474.72, 282,411.30 and 136,373.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,474.72, 282,411.30 and 136,373.37 is: 188,352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,474.72 : 282,411.30 = 136,373.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,474.72/282,411.30 = 136,373.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,474.72x = 282,411.30 × 136,373.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,474.72x = 38,513,380,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513,380,707.08/204,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,352.77

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