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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,737.04, 282,429.18 and 140,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,737.04, 282,429.18 and 140,964.12 is: 194,456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,737.04 : 282,429.18 = 140,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,737.04/282,429.18 = 140,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,737.04x = 282,429.18 × 140,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,737.04x = 39,812,380,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,812,380,821.02/204,737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,456.17

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