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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,861.32, 282,608.13 and 136,894.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,861.32, 282,608.13 and 136,894.98 is: 188,847.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,861.32 : 282,608.13 = 136,894.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,861.32/282,608.13 = 136,894.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,861.32x = 282,608.13 × 136,894.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,861.32x = 38,687,634,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687,634,304.19/204,861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,847.92

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