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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,583.23, 282,248.45 and 204,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,583.23, 282,248.45 and 204,267.84 is: 281,813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,583.23 : 282,248.45 = 204,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,583.23/282,248.45 = 204,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,583.23x = 282,248.45 × 204,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,583.23x = 57,654,279,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654,279,813.61/204,583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,813.33

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