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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,462.72, 281,736.96 and 201,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,462.72, 281,736.96 and 201,707.04 is: 277,939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,462.72 : 281,736.96 = 201,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,462.72/281,736.96 = 201,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,462.72x = 281,736.96 × 201,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,462.72x = 56,828,328,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,328,260.20/204,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,939.80

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