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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,831.82, 282,589.86 and 151,245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,831.82, 282,589.86 and 151,245.46 is: 208,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,831.82 : 282,589.86 = 151,245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,831.82/282,589.86 = 151,245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,831.82x = 282,589.86 × 151,245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,831.82x = 42,740,433,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,740,433,367.04/204,831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,661.10

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