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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,924.25, 282,815.79 and 153,151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,924.25, 282,815.79 and 153,151.43 is: 211,364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,924.25 : 282,815.79 = 153,151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,924.25/282,815.79 = 153,151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,924.25x = 282,815.79 × 153,151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,924.25x = 43,313,641,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313,641,251.00/204,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,364.16

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