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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,642.26, 282,414.83 and 113,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,642.26, 282,414.83 and 113,998.22 is: 157,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,642.26 : 282,414.83 = 113,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,642.26/282,414.83 = 113,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,642.26x = 282,414.83 × 113,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,642.26x = 32,194,787,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194,787,921.60/204,642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,322.28

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