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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,359.85, 282,016.59 and 113,721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,359.85, 282,016.59 and 113,721.66 is: 156,935.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,359.85 : 282,016.59 = 113,721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,359.85/282,016.59 = 113,721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,359.85x = 282,016.59 × 113,721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,359.85x = 32,071,394,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,394,762.34/204,359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,935.89

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