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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,995.16, 282,892.86 and 115,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,995.16, 282,892.86 and 115,570.52 is: 159,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,995.16 : 282,892.86 = 115,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,995.16/282,892.86 = 115,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,995.16x = 282,892.86 × 115,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,995.16x = 32,694,074,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694,074,934.49/204,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,487.06

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