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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,483.08, 282,181.15 and 113,839.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,483.08, 282,181.15 and 113,839.05 is: 157,094.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,483.08 : 282,181.15 = 113,839.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,483.08/282,181.15 = 113,839.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,483.08x = 282,181.15 × 113,839.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,483.08x = 32,123,234,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123,234,043.91/204,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,094.83

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