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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,567.84, 282,669.75 and 159,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,567.84, 282,669.75 and 159,362.55 is: 220,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,567.84 : 282,669.75 = 159,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,567.84/282,669.75 = 159,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,567.84x = 282,669.75 × 159,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,567.84x = 45,046,972,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,046,972,167.86/204,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,205.54

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