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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,157.80, 281,768.42 and 146,986.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,157.80, 281,768.42 and 146,986.36 is: 202,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,157.80 : 281,768.42 = 146,986.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,157.80/281,768.42 = 146,986.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,157.80x = 281,768.42 × 146,986.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,157.80x = 41,416,114,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,416,114,418.75/204,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,863.25

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