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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,538.76, 282,350.58 and 137,509.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,538.76, 282,350.58 and 137,509.64 is: 189,821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,538.76 : 282,350.58 = 137,509.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,538.76/282,350.58 = 137,509.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,538.76x = 282,350.58 × 137,509.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,538.76x = 38,825,926,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825,926,609.59/204,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,821.85

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