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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,632.56, 282,327.96 and 115,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,632.56, 282,327.96 and 115,191.28 is: 158,927.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,632.56 : 282,327.96 = 115,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,632.56/282,327.96 = 115,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,632.56x = 282,327.96 × 115,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,632.56x = 32,521,719,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,521,719,092.19/204,632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,927.39

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