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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,425.35, 282,031.31 and 204,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,425.35, 282,031.31 and 204,110.08 is: 281,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,425.35 : 282,031.31 = 204,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,425.35/282,031.31 = 204,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,425.35x = 282,031.31 × 204,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,425.35x = 57,565,433,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,565,433,051.80/204,425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,596.36

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