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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,223.44, 281,749.68 and 150,635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,223.44, 281,749.68 and 150,635.46 is: 207,818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,223.44 : 281,749.68 = 150,635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,223.44/281,749.68 = 150,635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,223.44x = 281,749.68 × 150,635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,223.44x = 42,441,492,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441,492,651.65/204,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,818.91

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