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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,452.76, 282,162.08 and 115,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,452.76, 282,162.08 and 115,046.04 is: 158,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,452.76 : 282,162.08 = 115,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,452.76/282,162.08 = 115,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,452.76x = 282,162.08 × 115,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,452.76x = 32,461,629,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461,629,942.16/204,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,773.25

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