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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,870.84, 282,621.24 and 136,904.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,870.84, 282,621.24 and 136,904.55 is: 188,861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,870.84 : 282,621.24 = 136,904.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,870.84/282,621.24 = 136,904.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,870.84x = 282,621.24 × 136,904.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,870.84x = 38,692,133,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,692,133,682.64/204,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,861.11

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