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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,351.05, 282,004.44 and 113,712.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,351.05, 282,004.44 and 113,712.85 is: 156,923.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,351.05 : 282,004.44 = 113,712.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,351.05/282,004.44 = 113,712.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,351.05x = 282,004.44 × 113,712.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,351.05x = 32,067,527,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067,527,564.50/204,351.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,923.73

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