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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,077.86, 281,703.85 and 153,237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,077.86, 281,703.85 and 153,237.46 is: 211,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,077.86 : 281,703.85 = 153,237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,077.86/281,703.85 = 153,237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,077.86x = 281,703.85 × 153,237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,077.86x = 43,167,582,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167,582,446.22/204,077.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,525.06

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