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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,460.87, 282,136.21 and 150,774.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,460.87, 282,136.21 and 150,774.79 is: 208,054.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,460.87 : 282,136.21 = 150,774.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,460.87/282,136.21 = 150,774.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,460.87x = 282,136.21 × 150,774.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,460.87x = 42,539,027,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,539,027,814.15/204,460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,054.62

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