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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,463.37, 282,139.66 and 150,777.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,463.37, 282,139.66 and 150,777.29 is: 208,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,463.37 : 282,139.66 = 150,777.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,463.37/282,139.66 = 150,777.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,463.37x = 282,139.66 × 150,777.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,463.37x = 42,540,253,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540,253,336.32/204,463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,058.07

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