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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,350.98, 282,004.36 and 113,712.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,350.98, 282,004.36 and 113,712.79 is: 156,923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,350.98 : 282,004.36 = 113,712.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,350.98/282,004.36 = 113,712.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,350.98x = 282,004.36 × 113,712.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,350.98x = 32,067,500,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067,500,589.18/204,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,923.64

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