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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,498.83, 282,207.77 and 113,852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,498.83, 282,207.77 and 113,852.46 is: 157,116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,498.83 : 282,207.77 = 113,852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,498.83/282,207.77 = 113,852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,498.83x = 282,207.77 × 113,852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,498.83x = 32,130,049,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,130,049,761.58/204,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,116.05

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