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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,002.16, 282,902.52 and 115,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,002.16, 282,902.52 and 115,577.52 is: 159,496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,002.16 : 282,902.52 = 115,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,002.16/282,902.52 = 115,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,002.16x = 282,902.52 × 115,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,002.16x = 32,697,171,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697,171,663.35/205,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,496.72

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