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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,767.84, 282,691.14 and 141,446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,767.84, 282,691.14 and 141,446.36 is: 195,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,767.84 : 282,691.14 = 141,446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,767.84/282,691.14 = 141,446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,767.84x = 282,691.14 × 141,446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,767.84x = 39,985,632,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,985,632,757.25/204,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,273.01

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