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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,848.72, 282,475.68 and 161,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,848.72, 282,475.68 and 161,756.72 is: 223,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,848.72 : 282,475.68 = 161,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,848.72/282,475.68 = 161,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,848.72x = 282,475.68 × 161,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,848.72x = 45,692,339,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,692,339,476.57/204,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,054.06

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