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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,570.36, 282,260.09 and 117,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,570.36, 282,260.09 and 117,315.14 is: 161,867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,570.36 : 282,260.09 = 117,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,570.36/282,260.09 = 117,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,570.36x = 282,260.09 × 117,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,570.36x = 33,113,380,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,113,380,856.75/204,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,867.93

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