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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,017.19, 282,770.97 and 150,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,017.19, 282,770.97 and 150,552.24 is: 207,649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,017.19 : 282,770.97 = 150,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,017.19/282,770.97 = 150,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,017.19x = 282,770.97 × 150,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,017.19x = 42,571,802,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571,802,940.47/205,017.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,649.92

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