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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,994.16, 282,891.48 and 115,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,994.16, 282,891.48 and 115,569.52 is: 159,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,994.16 : 282,891.48 = 115,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,994.16/282,891.48 = 115,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,994.16x = 282,891.48 × 115,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,994.16x = 32,693,632,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,693,632,555.69/204,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,485.68

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