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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,458.76, 282,170.36 and 115,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,458.76, 282,170.36 and 115,052.04 is: 158,781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,458.76 : 282,170.36 = 115,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,458.76/282,170.36 = 115,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,458.76x = 282,170.36 × 115,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,458.76x = 32,464,275,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,464,275,545.53/204,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,781.53

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