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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,444.20, 282,132.96 and 113,798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,444.20, 282,132.96 and 113,798.22 is: 157,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,444.20 : 282,132.96 = 113,798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,444.20/282,132.96 = 113,798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,444.20x = 282,132.96 × 113,798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,444.20x = 32,106,228,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,106,228,651.33/204,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,041.52

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