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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,666.67, 282,331.88 and 140,893.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,666.67, 282,331.88 and 140,893.75 is: 194,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,666.67 : 282,331.88 = 140,893.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,666.67/282,331.88 = 140,893.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,666.67x = 282,331.88 × 140,893.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,666.67x = 39,778,795,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,778,795,906.09/204,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,358.94

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