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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,750.94, 282,473.06 and 135,872.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,750.94, 282,473.06 and 135,872.88 is: 187,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,750.94 : 282,473.06 = 135,872.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,750.94/282,473.06 = 135,872.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,750.94x = 282,473.06 × 135,872.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,750.94x = 38,380,428,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,380,428,289.65/204,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,449.34

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