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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,055.85, 282,943.13 and 136,963.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,055.85, 282,943.13 and 136,963.61 is: 188,987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,055.85 : 282,943.13 = 136,963.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,055.85/282,943.13 = 136,963.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,055.85x = 282,943.13 × 136,963.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,055.85x = 38,752,911,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752,911,471.00/205,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,987.10

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