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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,748.94, 282,697.58 and 143,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,748.94, 282,697.58 and 143,625.04 is: 198,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,748.94 : 282,697.58 = 143,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,748.94/282,697.58 = 143,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,748.94x = 282,697.58 × 143,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,748.94x = 40,602,451,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,602,451,235.40/204,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,303.60

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