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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,450.90, 281,535.60 and 146,989.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,450.90, 281,535.60 and 146,989.10 is: 202,408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,450.90 : 281,535.60 = 146,989.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,450.90/281,535.60 = 146,989.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,450.90x = 281,535.60 × 146,989.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,450.90x = 41,382,664,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382,664,461.96/204,450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,408.82

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