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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,645.79, 282,303.43 and 136,665.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,645.79, 282,303.43 and 136,665.63 is: 188,526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,645.79 : 282,303.43 = 136,665.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,645.79/282,303.43 = 136,665.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,645.79x = 282,303.43 × 136,665.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,645.79x = 38,581,175,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,581,175,770.45/204,645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,526.60

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