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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,533.24, 282,256.18 and 113,906.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,533.24, 282,256.18 and 113,906.66 is: 157,191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,533.24 : 282,256.18 = 113,906.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,533.24/282,256.18 = 113,906.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,533.24x = 282,256.18 × 113,906.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,533.24x = 32,150,857,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,150,857,032.11/204,533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,191.36

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