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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,451.90, 281,536.98 and 146,990.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,451.90, 281,536.98 and 146,990.10 is: 202,410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,451.90 : 281,536.98 = 146,990.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,451.90/281,536.98 = 146,990.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,451.90x = 281,536.98 × 146,990.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,451.90x = 41,383,148,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,383,148,843.90/204,451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,410.19

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