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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,861.60, 282,608.52 and 136,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,861.60, 282,608.52 and 136,895.27 is: 188,848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,861.60 : 282,608.52 = 136,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,861.60/282,608.52 = 136,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,861.60x = 282,608.52 × 136,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,861.60x = 38,687,768,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687,768,236.66/204,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,848.32

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