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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,075.86, 281,701.09 and 153,235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,075.86, 281,701.09 and 153,235.46 is: 211,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,075.86 : 281,701.09 = 153,235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,075.86/281,701.09 = 153,235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,075.86x = 281,701.09 × 153,235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,075.86x = 43,166,597,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,166,597,004.45/204,075.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,522.31

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