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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,403.46, 388,677.59 and 204,801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,403.46, 388,677.59 and 204,801.09 is: 282,873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,403.46 : 388,677.59 = 204,801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,403.46/388,677.59 = 204,801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,403.46x = 388,677.59 × 204,801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,403.46x = 79,601,594,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,601,594,090.57/281,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,873.54

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