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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,964.60, 282,743.58 and 166,766.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,964.60, 282,743.58 and 166,766.86 is: 230,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,964.60 : 282,743.58 = 166,766.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,964.60/282,743.58 = 166,766.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,964.60x = 282,743.58 × 166,766.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,964.60x = 47,152,259,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152,259,021.76/204,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,050.75

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