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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,544.86, 282,281.40 and 113,906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,544.86, 282,281.40 and 113,906.67 is: 157,196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,544.86 : 282,281.40 = 113,906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,544.86/282,281.40 = 113,906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,544.86x = 282,281.40 × 113,906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,544.86x = 32,153,734,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,153,734,276.94/204,544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,196.49

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