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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,292.52, 281,691.24 and 143,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,292.52, 281,691.24 and 143,843.84 is: 198,340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,292.52 : 281,691.24 = 143,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,292.52/281,691.24 = 143,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,292.52x = 281,691.24 × 143,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,292.52x = 40,519,549,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,519,549,655.96/204,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,340.84

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