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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,575.36, 282,401.28 and 137,546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,575.36, 282,401.28 and 137,546.24 is: 189,872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,575.36 : 282,401.28 = 137,546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,575.36/282,401.28 = 137,546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,575.36x = 282,401.28 × 137,546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,575.36x = 38,843,234,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,843,234,235.19/204,575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,872.50

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