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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,733.19, 282,381.41 and 135,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,733.19, 282,381.41 and 135,697.80 is: 187,163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,733.19 : 282,381.41 = 135,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,733.19/282,381.41 = 135,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,733.19x = 282,381.41 × 135,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,733.19x = 38,318,536,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,318,536,097.90/204,733.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,163.28

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