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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,467.91, 282,159.09 and 113,820.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,467.91, 282,159.09 and 113,820.90 is: 157,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,467.91 : 282,159.09 = 113,820.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,467.91/282,159.09 = 113,820.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,467.91x = 282,159.09 × 113,820.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,467.91x = 32,115,601,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,115,601,566.98/204,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,069.15

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