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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,026.99, 281,260.51 and 142,582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,026.99, 281,260.51 and 142,582.41 is: 196,556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,026.99 : 281,260.51 = 142,582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,026.99/281,260.51 = 142,582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,026.99x = 281,260.51 × 142,582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,026.99x = 40,102,800,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,102,800,997.17/204,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,556.36

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