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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,761.19, 282,714.53 and 143,637.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,761.19, 282,714.53 and 143,637.33 is: 198,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,761.19 : 282,714.53 = 143,637.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,761.19/282,714.53 = 143,637.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,761.19x = 282,714.53 × 143,637.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,761.19x = 40,608,359,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,608,359,523.22/204,761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,320.59

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