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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,770.76, 282,589.20 and 117,570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,770.76, 282,589.20 and 117,570.48 is: 162,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,770.76 : 282,589.20 = 117,570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,770.76/282,589.20 = 117,570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,770.76x = 282,589.20 × 117,570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,770.76x = 33,224,147,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,224,147,886.82/204,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,250.45

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