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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,999.67, 282,812.34 and 128,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,999.67, 282,812.34 and 128,466.68 is: 177,229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,999.67 : 282,812.34 = 128,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,999.67/282,812.34 = 128,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,999.67x = 282,812.34 × 128,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,999.67x = 36,331,962,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,962,382.83/204,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,229.37

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