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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,462.80, 282,166.92 and 113,822.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,462.80, 282,166.92 and 113,822.48 is: 157,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,462.80 : 282,166.92 = 113,822.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,462.80/282,166.92 = 113,822.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,462.80x = 282,166.92 × 113,822.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,462.80x = 32,116,938,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,938,608.36/204,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,079.62

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