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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,322.52, 281,732.46 and 143,873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,322.52, 281,732.46 and 143,873.84 is: 198,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,322.52 : 281,732.46 = 143,873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,322.52/281,732.46 = 143,873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,322.52x = 281,732.46 × 143,873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,322.52x = 40,533,930,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,533,930,872.85/204,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,382.10

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