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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,467.54, 282,275.91 and 143,401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,467.54, 282,275.91 and 143,401.23 is: 197,971.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,467.54 : 282,275.91 = 143,401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,467.54/282,275.91 = 143,401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,467.54x = 282,275.91 × 143,401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,467.54x = 40,478,712,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478,712,693.37/204,467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,971.34

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