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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,766.84, 282,689.76 and 141,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,766.84, 282,689.76 and 141,445.36 is: 195,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,766.84 : 282,689.76 = 141,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,766.84/282,689.76 = 141,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,766.84x = 282,689.76 × 141,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,766.84x = 39,985,154,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,985,154,871.51/204,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,271.63

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