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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,224.94, 281,751.75 and 150,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,224.94, 281,751.75 and 150,636.96 is: 207,820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,224.94 : 281,751.75 = 150,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,224.94/281,751.75 = 150,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,224.94x = 281,751.75 × 150,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,224.94x = 42,442,227,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,227,094.68/204,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,820.98

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