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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,127.29, 281,329.74 and 166,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,127.29, 281,329.74 and 166,013.28 is: 228,800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,127.29 : 281,329.74 = 166,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,127.29/281,329.74 = 166,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,127.29x = 281,329.74 × 166,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,127.29x = 46,704,472,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704,472,898.95/204,127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,800.73

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