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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,543.06, 282,269.72 and 113,916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,543.06, 282,269.72 and 113,916.48 is: 157,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,543.06 : 282,269.72 = 113,916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,543.06/282,269.72 = 113,916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,543.06x = 282,269.72 × 113,916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,543.06x = 32,155,172,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,172,912.99/204,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,204.91

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