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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,544.66, 282,030.11 and 140,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,544.66, 282,030.11 and 140,045.17 is: 193,096.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,544.66 : 282,030.11 = 140,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,544.66/282,030.11 = 140,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,544.66x = 282,030.11 × 140,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,544.66x = 39,496,953,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,496,953,999.84/204,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,096.97

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