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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,440.28, 282,038.94 and 144,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,440.28, 282,038.94 and 144,001.32 is: 198,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,440.28 : 282,038.94 = 144,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,440.28/282,038.94 = 144,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,440.28x = 282,038.94 × 144,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,440.28x = 40,613,979,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,613,979,651.40/204,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,659.38

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