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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,688.16, 282,450.48 and 151,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,688.16, 282,450.48 and 151,003 is: 208,369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,688.16 : 282,450.48 = 151,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,688.16/282,450.48 = 151,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,688.16x = 282,450.48 × 151,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,688.16x = 42,650,869,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650,869,831.44/204,688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,369.99

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