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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,464.35, 282,127.10 and 113,818.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,464.35, 282,127.10 and 113,818.01 is: 157,050.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,464.35 : 282,127.10 = 113,818.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,464.35/282,127.10 = 113,818.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,464.35x = 282,127.10 × 113,818.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,464.35x = 32,111,145,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111,145,336.54/204,464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,050.09

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