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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,962.59, 282,740.82 and 166,764.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,962.59, 282,740.82 and 166,764.83 is: 230,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,962.59 : 282,740.82 = 166,764.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,962.59/282,740.82 = 166,764.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,962.59x = 282,740.82 × 166,764.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,962.59x = 47,151,224,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151,224,781.36/204,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,047.96

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