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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,355.86, 282,011.08 and 113,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,355.86, 282,011.08 and 113,717.66 is: 156,930.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,355.86 : 282,011.08 = 113,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,355.86/282,011.08 = 113,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,355.86x = 282,011.08 × 113,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,355.86x = 32,069,640,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,069,640,111.67/204,355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,930.37

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