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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,016.69, 282,770.29 and 150,551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,016.69, 282,770.29 and 150,551.74 is: 207,649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,016.69 : 282,770.29 = 150,551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,016.69/282,770.29 = 150,551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,016.69x = 282,770.29 × 150,551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,016.69x = 42,571,557,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571,557,013.19/205,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,649.23

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