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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,604.02, 282,255.75 and 158,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,604.02, 282,255.75 and 158,969.70 is: 219,302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,604.02 : 282,255.75 = 158,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,604.02/282,255.75 = 158,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,604.02x = 282,255.75 × 158,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,604.02x = 44,870,111,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,870,111,665.81/204,604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,302.20

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