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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,350.48, 282,003.67 and 113,712.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,350.48, 282,003.67 and 113,712.29 is: 156,922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,350.48 : 282,003.67 = 113,712.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,350.48/282,003.67 = 113,712.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,350.48x = 282,003.67 × 113,712.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,350.48x = 32,067,281,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067,281,299.67/204,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,922.95

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