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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,460.37, 282,135.53 and 150,774.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,460.37, 282,135.53 and 150,774.29 is: 208,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,460.37 : 282,135.53 = 150,774.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,460.37/282,135.53 = 150,774.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,460.37x = 282,135.53 × 150,774.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,460.37x = 42,538,783,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,538,783,465.65/204,460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,053.93

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