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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,441.28, 282,040.32 and 144,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,441.28, 282,040.32 and 144,002.32 is: 198,660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,441.28 : 282,040.32 = 144,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,441.28/282,040.32 = 144,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,441.28x = 282,040.32 × 144,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,441.28x = 40,614,460,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,614,460,413.54/204,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,660.76

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