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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,635.03, 282,513.39 and 135,817.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,635.03, 282,513.39 and 135,817.82 is: 187,506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,635.03 : 282,513.39 = 135,817.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,635.03/282,513.39 = 135,817.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,635.03x = 282,513.39 × 135,817.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,635.03x = 38,370,352,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370,352,798.17/204,635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,506.28

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