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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,637.92, 282,399.84 and 143,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,637.92, 282,399.84 and 143,473.92 is: 197,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,637.92 : 282,399.84 = 143,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,637.92/282,399.84 = 143,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,637.92x = 282,399.84 × 143,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,637.92x = 40,517,012,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,517,012,052.17/204,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,993.67

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