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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,063.67, 282,953.91 and 136,971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,063.67, 282,953.91 and 136,971.42 is: 188,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,063.67 : 282,953.91 = 136,971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,063.67/282,953.91 = 136,971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,063.67x = 282,953.91 × 136,971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,063.67x = 38,756,598,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,598,162.40/205,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,997.88

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