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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,631.38, 282,520.62 and 150,822.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,631.38, 282,520.62 and 150,822.63 is: 208,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,631.38 : 282,520.62 = 150,822.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,631.38/282,520.62 = 150,822.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,631.38x = 282,520.62 × 150,822.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,631.38x = 42,610,502,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,610,502,937.63/204,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,230.54

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