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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,466.35, 282,129.86 and 113,820.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,466.35, 282,129.86 and 113,820.01 is: 157,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,466.35 : 282,129.86 = 113,820.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,466.35/282,129.86 = 113,820.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,466.35x = 282,129.86 × 113,820.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,466.35x = 32,112,023,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112,023,486.50/204,466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,052.85

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