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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,891.21, 282,628.02 and 159,497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,891.21, 282,628.02 and 159,497.34 is: 220,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,891.21 : 282,628.02 = 159,497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,891.21/282,628.02 = 159,497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,891.21x = 282,628.02 × 159,497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,891.21x = 45,078,417,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,078,417,399.47/204,891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,011.48

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