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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,473.52, 282,284.22 and 143,407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,473.52, 282,284.22 and 143,407.26 is: 197,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,473.52 : 282,284.22 = 143,407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,473.52/282,284.22 = 143,407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,473.52x = 282,284.22 × 143,407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,473.52x = 40,481,606,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,481,606,531.44/204,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,979.70

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