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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,996.50, 282,773.39 and 159,602.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,996.50, 282,773.39 and 159,602.59 is: 220,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,996.50 : 282,773.39 = 159,602.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,996.50/282,773.39 = 159,602.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,996.50x = 282,773.39 × 159,602.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,996.50x = 45,131,363,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131,363,391.93/204,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,156.75

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