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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,703.30, 282,607.77 and 136,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,703.30, 282,607.77 and 136,835.22 is: 188,910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,703.30 : 282,607.77 = 136,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,703.30/282,607.77 = 136,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,703.30x = 282,607.77 × 136,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,703.30x = 38,670,696,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670,696,381.66/204,703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,910.96

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