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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,860.32, 282,606.75 and 136,893.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,860.32, 282,606.75 and 136,893.98 is: 188,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,860.32 : 282,606.75 = 136,893.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,860.32/282,606.75 = 136,893.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,860.32x = 282,606.75 × 136,893.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,860.32x = 38,687,162,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687,162,418.08/204,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,846.54

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