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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,510.28, 282,221.92 and 113,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,510.28, 282,221.92 and 113,864.28 is: 157,131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,510.28 : 282,221.92 = 113,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,510.28/282,221.92 = 113,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,510.28x = 282,221.92 × 113,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,510.28x = 32,134,995,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,134,995,721.02/204,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,131.44

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