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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,466.26, 282,160.38 and 113,822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,466.26, 282,160.38 and 113,822.06 is: 157,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,466.26 : 282,160.38 = 113,822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,466.26/282,160.38 = 113,822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,466.26x = 282,160.38 × 113,822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,466.26x = 32,116,075,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,075,701.98/204,466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,072.74

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