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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,524.16, 282,237.12 and 113,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,524.16, 282,237.12 and 113,884.80 is: 157,157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,524.16 : 282,237.12 = 113,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,524.16/282,237.12 = 113,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,524.16x = 282,237.12 × 113,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,524.16x = 32,142,517,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142,517,963.78/204,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,157.56

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