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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,377.63, 282,361.09 and 156,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,377.63, 282,361.09 and 156,148.38 is: 215,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,377.63 : 282,361.09 = 156,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,377.63/282,361.09 = 156,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,377.63x = 282,361.09 × 156,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,377.63x = 44,090,227,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090,227,969.14/204,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,729.23

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