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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,484.70, 282,183.40 and 113,840.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,484.70, 282,183.40 and 113,840.68 is: 157,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,484.70 : 282,183.40 = 113,840.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,484.70/282,183.40 = 113,840.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,484.70x = 282,183.40 × 113,840.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,484.70x = 32,123,950,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123,950,140.71/204,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,097.08

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