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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,442.53, 282,042.05 and 144,003.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,442.53, 282,042.05 and 144,003.57 is: 198,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,442.53 : 282,042.05 = 144,003.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,442.53/282,042.05 = 144,003.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,442.53x = 282,042.05 × 144,003.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,442.53x = 40,615,061,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,615,061,370.10/204,442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,662.49

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