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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,772.26, 282,591.27 and 117,571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,772.26, 282,591.27 and 117,571.98 is: 162,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,772.26 : 282,591.27 = 117,571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,772.26/282,591.27 = 117,571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,772.26x = 282,591.27 × 117,571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,772.26x = 33,224,815,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,224,815,144.61/204,772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,252.52

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