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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,262.10, 281,301.09 and 147,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,262.10, 281,301.09 and 147,583.70 is: 203,246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,262.10 : 281,301.09 = 147,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,262.10/281,301.09 = 147,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,262.10x = 281,301.09 × 147,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,262.10x = 41,515,455,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,515,455,676.23/204,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,246.00

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