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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,486.30, 282,301.77 and 143,419.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,486.30, 282,301.77 and 143,419.98 is: 197,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,486.30 : 282,301.77 = 143,419.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,486.30/282,301.77 = 143,419.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,486.30x = 282,301.77 × 143,419.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,486.30x = 40,487,714,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,487,714,207.36/204,486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,997.20

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