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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,586.27, 282,325.07 and 140,053.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,586.27, 282,325.07 and 140,053.91 is: 193,271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,586.27 : 282,325.07 = 140,053.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,586.27/282,325.07 = 140,053.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,586.27x = 282,325.07 × 140,053.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,586.27x = 39,540,728,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,540,728,883.03/204,586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,271.67

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