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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,540.55, 282,266.27 and 113,913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,540.55, 282,266.27 and 113,913.97 is: 157,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,540.55 : 282,266.27 = 113,913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,540.55/282,266.27 = 113,913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,540.55x = 282,266.27 × 113,913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,540.55x = 32,154,070,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,070,564.73/204,540.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,201.45

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