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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,351.48, 282,005.05 and 113,713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,351.48, 282,005.05 and 113,713.29 is: 156,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,351.48 : 282,005.05 = 113,713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,351.48/282,005.05 = 113,713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,351.48x = 282,005.05 × 113,713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,351.48x = 32,067,722,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067,722,032.11/204,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,924.34

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