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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,446.53, 282,047.56 and 144,007.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,446.53, 282,047.56 and 144,007.57 is: 198,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,446.53 : 282,047.56 = 144,007.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,446.53/282,047.56 = 144,007.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,446.53x = 282,047.56 × 144,007.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,446.53x = 40,616,983,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,616,983,740.03/204,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,668.00

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