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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,442.28, 282,041.70 and 144,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,442.28, 282,041.70 and 144,003.32 is: 198,662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,442.28 : 282,041.70 = 144,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,442.28/282,041.70 = 144,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,442.28x = 282,041.70 × 144,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,442.28x = 40,614,941,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,614,941,178.44/204,442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,662.14

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