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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,643.26, 282,416.21 and 113,999.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,643.26, 282,416.21 and 113,999.22 is: 157,323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,643.26 : 282,416.21 = 113,999.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,643.26/282,416.21 = 113,999.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,643.26x = 282,416.21 × 113,999.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,643.26x = 32,195,227,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,195,227,655.36/204,643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,323.66

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