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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,583.10, 282,248.28 and 204,267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,583.10, 282,248.28 and 204,267.71 is: 281,813.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,583.10 : 282,248.28 = 204,267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,583.10/282,248.28 = 204,267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,583.10x = 282,248.28 × 204,267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,583.10x = 57,654,209,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654,209,807.04/204,583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,813.16

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