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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,352.55, 282,006.51 and 113,714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,352.55, 282,006.51 and 113,714.34 is: 156,925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,352.55 : 282,006.51 = 113,714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,352.55/282,006.51 = 113,714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,352.55x = 282,006.51 × 113,714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,352.55x = 32,068,184,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,068,184,160.35/204,352.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,925.79

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