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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,578.48, 282,241.89 and 204,263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,578.48, 282,241.89 and 204,263.07 is: 281,806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,578.48 : 282,241.89 = 204,263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,578.48/282,241.89 = 204,263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,578.48x = 282,241.89 × 204,263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,578.48x = 57,651,594,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,651,594,934.00/204,578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,806.75

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