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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,462.87, 282,138.97 and 150,776.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,462.87, 282,138.97 and 150,776.79 is: 208,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,462.87 : 282,138.97 = 150,776.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,462.87/282,138.97 = 150,776.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,462.87x = 282,138.97 × 150,776.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,462.87x = 42,540,008,230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540,008,230.51/204,462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,057.38

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