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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,494.83, 282,197.35 and 113,850.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,494.83, 282,197.35 and 113,850.83 is: 157,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,494.83 : 282,197.35 = 113,850.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,494.83/282,197.35 = 113,850.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,494.83x = 282,197.35 × 113,850.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,494.83x = 32,128,402,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,402,521.30/204,494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,111.07

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