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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,552.51, 282,277.22 and 198,516.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,552.51, 282,277.22 and 198,516.39 is: 273,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,552.51 : 282,277.22 = 198,516.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,552.51/282,277.22 = 198,516.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,552.51x = 282,277.22 × 198,516.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,552.51x = 56,036,653,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,036,653,701.05/204,552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,947.52

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