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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,541.38, 282,188.75 and 150,954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,541.38, 282,188.75 and 150,954.21 is: 208,258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,541.38 : 282,188.75 = 150,954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,541.38/282,188.75 = 150,954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,541.38x = 282,188.75 × 150,954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,541.38x = 42,597,579,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597,579,072.37/204,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,258.98

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