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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,965.60, 282,744.96 and 166,767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,965.60, 282,744.96 and 166,767.86 is: 230,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,965.60 : 282,744.96 = 166,767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,965.60/282,744.96 = 166,767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,965.60x = 282,744.96 × 166,767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,965.60x = 47,152,771,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152,771,904.99/204,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,052.13

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