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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,485.70, 282,184.78 and 113,841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,485.70, 282,184.78 and 113,841.68 is: 157,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,485.70 : 282,184.78 = 113,841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,485.70/282,184.78 = 113,841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,485.70x = 282,184.78 × 113,841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,485.70x = 32,124,389,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124,389,425.63/204,485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,098.46

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