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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,469.80, 282,176.58 and 113,829.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,469.80, 282,176.58 and 113,829.48 is: 157,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,469.80 : 282,176.58 = 113,829.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,469.80/282,176.58 = 113,829.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,469.80x = 282,176.58 × 113,829.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,469.80x = 32,120,013,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120,013,369.58/204,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,089.28

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