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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,536.91, 282,019.41 and 140,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,536.91, 282,019.41 and 140,037.42 is: 193,086.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,536.91 : 282,019.41 = 140,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,536.91/282,019.41 = 140,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,536.91x = 282,019.41 × 140,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,536.91x = 39,493,270,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,493,270,566.32/204,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,086.28

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