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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,092.16, 284,033.52 and 204,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,092.16, 284,033.52 and 204,638.40 is: 280,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,092.16 : 284,033.52 = 204,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,092.16/284,033.52 = 204,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,092.16x = 284,033.52 × 204,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,092.16x = 58,124,165,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124,165,079.17/207,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,668.11

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