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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,461.37, 282,136.91 and 150,775.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,461.37, 282,136.91 and 150,775.29 is: 208,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,461.37 : 282,136.91 = 150,775.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,461.37/282,136.91 = 150,775.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,461.37x = 282,136.91 × 150,775.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,461.37x = 42,539,273,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,539,273,671.08/204,461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,055.31

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