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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,581.10, 282,245.52 and 204,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,581.10, 282,245.52 and 204,265.71 is: 281,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,581.10 : 282,245.52 = 204,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,581.10/282,245.52 = 204,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,581.10x = 282,245.52 × 204,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,581.10x = 57,653,081,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,653,081,537.12/204,581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,810.40

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