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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,768.34, 282,691.83 and 141,446.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,768.34, 282,691.83 and 141,446.86 is: 195,273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,768.34 : 282,691.83 = 141,446.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,768.34/282,691.83 = 141,446.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,768.34x = 282,691.83 × 141,446.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,768.34x = 39,985,871,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,985,871,701.15/204,768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,273.70

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