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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,542.06, 282,268.34 and 113,915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,542.06, 282,268.34 and 113,915.48 is: 157,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,542.06 : 282,268.34 = 113,915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,542.06/282,268.34 = 113,915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,542.06x = 282,268.34 × 113,915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,542.06x = 32,154,731,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,731,458.98/204,542.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,203.52

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