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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,460.85, 282,164.24 and 113,811.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,460.85, 282,164.24 and 113,811.05 is: 157,063.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,460.85 : 282,164.24 = 113,811.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,460.85/282,164.24 = 113,811.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,460.85x = 282,164.24 × 113,811.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,460.85x = 32,113,409,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113,409,416.79/204,460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,063.85

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