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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,466.25, 282,160.39 and 113,822.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,466.25, 282,160.39 and 113,822.05 is: 157,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,466.25 : 282,160.39 = 113,822.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,466.25/282,160.39 = 113,822.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,466.25x = 282,160.39 × 113,822.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,466.25x = 32,116,074,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,074,018.60/204,466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,072.74

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