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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,057.32, 281,579.73 and 189,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,057.32, 281,579.73 and 189,010.76 is: 260,816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,057.32 : 281,579.73 = 189,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,057.32/281,579.73 = 189,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,057.32x = 281,579.73 × 189,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,057.32x = 53,221,597,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,221,597,360.00/204,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,816.91

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