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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,566.28, 282,299.19 and 113,920.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,566.28, 282,299.19 and 113,920.26 is: 157,208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,566.28 : 282,299.19 = 113,920.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,566.28/282,299.19 = 113,920.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,566.28x = 282,299.19 × 113,920.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,566.28x = 32,159,597,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,597,122.59/204,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,208.69

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