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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,567.06, 282,302.24 and 113,930.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,567.06, 282,302.24 and 113,930.90 is: 157,224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,567.06 : 282,302.24 = 113,930.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,567.06/282,302.24 = 113,930.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,567.06x = 282,302.24 × 113,930.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,567.06x = 32,162,946,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,946,294.05/204,567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,224.46

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