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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,152.04, 281,760.46 and 146,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,152.04, 281,760.46 and 146,980.60 is: 202,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,152.04 : 281,760.46 = 146,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,152.04/281,760.46 = 146,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,152.04x = 281,760.46 × 146,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,152.04x = 41,413,320,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413,320,395.22/204,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,855.29

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