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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,996.16, 282,894.24 and 115,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,996.16, 282,894.24 and 115,571.52 is: 159,488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,996.16 : 282,894.24 = 115,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,996.16/282,894.24 = 115,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,996.16x = 282,894.24 × 115,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,996.16x = 32,694,517,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694,517,316.04/204,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,488.44

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