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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,803.96, 282,395.34 and 166,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,803.96, 282,395.34 and 166,458.56 is: 229,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,803.96 : 282,395.34 = 166,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,803.96/282,395.34 = 166,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,803.96x = 282,395.34 × 166,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,803.96x = 47,007,121,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,007,121,647.11/204,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,522.52

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