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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,343.21, 281,639.32 and 192,533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,343.21, 281,639.32 and 192,533.41 is: 265,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,343.21 : 281,639.32 = 192,533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,343.21/281,639.32 = 192,533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,343.21x = 281,639.32 × 192,533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,343.21x = 54,224,978,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224,978,669.68/204,343.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,362.27

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