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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,486.12, 282,171 and 150,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,486.12, 282,171 and 150,800.04 is: 208,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,486.12 : 282,171 = 150,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,486.12/282,171 = 150,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,486.12x = 282,171 × 150,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,486.12x = 42,551,398,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551,398,086.84/204,486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,089.42

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