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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,639.22, 282,410.63 and 113,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,639.22, 282,410.63 and 113,995.16 is: 157,318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,639.22 : 282,410.63 = 113,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,639.22/282,410.63 = 113,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,639.22x = 282,410.63 × 113,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,639.22x = 32,193,443,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193,443,961.54/204,639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,318.06

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