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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,985.14, 282,879.83 and 113,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,985.14, 282,879.83 and 113,102.30 is: 156,081.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,985.14 : 282,879.83 = 113,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,985.14/282,879.83 = 113,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,985.14x = 282,879.83 × 113,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,985.14x = 31,994,358,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,994,358,264.97/204,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,081.35

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