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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.76, 282,004.54 and 113,692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.76, 282,004.54 and 113,692.28 is: 156,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.76 : 282,004.54 = 113,692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.76/282,004.54 = 113,692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.76x = 282,004.54 × 113,692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.76x = 32,061,737,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061,737,428.70/204,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,905.60

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