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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,079.88, 282,976.26 and 136,987.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,079.88, 282,976.26 and 136,987.62 is: 189,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,079.88 : 282,976.26 = 136,987.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,079.88/282,976.26 = 136,987.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,079.88x = 282,976.26 × 136,987.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,079.88x = 38,764,244,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764,244,373.90/205,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,020.22

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