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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,514.28, 282,227.44 and 113,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,514.28, 282,227.44 and 113,868.28 is: 157,136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,514.28 : 282,227.44 = 113,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,514.28/282,227.44 = 113,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,514.28x = 282,227.44 × 113,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,514.28x = 32,136,753,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,136,753,161.60/204,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,136.96

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