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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,499.46, 282,218.57 and 113,861.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,499.46, 282,218.57 and 113,861.18 is: 157,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,499.46 : 282,218.57 = 113,861.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,499.46/282,218.57 = 113,861.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,499.46x = 282,218.57 × 113,861.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,499.46x = 32,133,739,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133,739,404.35/204,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,133.62

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