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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,637.35, 282,516.59 and 135,820.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,637.35, 282,516.59 and 135,820.13 is: 187,509.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,637.35 : 282,516.59 = 135,820.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,637.35/282,516.59 = 135,820.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,637.35x = 282,516.59 × 135,820.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,637.35x = 38,371,439,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371,439,980.96/204,637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,509.46

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