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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,427.94, 282,091.02 and 150,741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,427.94, 282,091.02 and 150,741.96 is: 208,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,427.94 : 282,091.02 = 150,741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,427.94/282,091.02 = 150,741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,427.94x = 282,091.02 × 150,741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,427.94x = 42,522,953,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522,953,253.20/204,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,009.50

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