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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,545.92, 282,247.32 and 113,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,545.92, 282,247.32 and 113,884.24 is: 157,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,545.92 : 282,247.32 = 113,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,545.92/282,247.32 = 113,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,545.92x = 282,247.32 × 113,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,545.92x = 32,143,521,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,521,530.24/204,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,145.75

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