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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,512.28, 282,224.68 and 113,866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,512.28, 282,224.68 and 113,866.28 is: 157,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,512.28 : 282,224.68 = 113,866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,512.28/282,224.68 = 113,866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,512.28x = 282,224.68 × 113,866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,512.28x = 32,135,874,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,135,874,435.79/204,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,134.20

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