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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,542.38, 282,190.12 and 150,955.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,542.38, 282,190.12 and 150,955.21 is: 208,260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,542.38 : 282,190.12 = 150,955.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,542.38/282,190.12 = 150,955.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,542.38x = 282,190.12 × 150,955.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,542.38x = 42,598,068,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598,068,824.53/204,542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,260.36

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