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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,568.84, 282,671.13 and 159,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,568.84, 282,671.13 and 159,363.55 is: 220,206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,568.84 : 282,671.13 = 159,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,568.84/282,671.13 = 159,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,568.84x = 282,671.13 × 159,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,568.84x = 45,047,474,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,047,474,759.31/204,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,206.92

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