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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,610.52, 282,375.42 and 115,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,610.52, 282,375.42 and 115,192.28 is: 158,972.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,610.52 : 282,375.42 = 115,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,610.52/282,375.42 = 115,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,610.52x = 282,375.42 × 115,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,610.52x = 32,527,468,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,527,468,445.76/204,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,972.61

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