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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,441.18, 282,122.55 and 113,794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,441.18, 282,122.55 and 113,794.82 is: 157,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,441.18 : 282,122.55 = 113,794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,441.18/282,122.55 = 113,794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,441.18x = 282,122.55 × 113,794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,441.18x = 32,104,084,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,084,442.54/204,441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,033.35

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