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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,467.25, 282,161.77 and 113,823.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,467.25, 282,161.77 and 113,823.05 is: 157,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,467.25 : 282,161.77 = 113,823.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,467.25/282,161.77 = 113,823.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,467.25x = 282,161.77 × 113,823.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,467.25x = 32,116,513,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,513,254.80/204,467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,074.12

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