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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,997.67, 282,809.58 and 128,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,997.67, 282,809.58 and 128,464.68 is: 177,226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,997.67 : 282,809.58 = 128,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,997.67/282,809.58 = 128,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,997.67x = 282,809.58 × 128,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,997.67x = 36,331,042,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,042,195.63/204,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,226.61

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