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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,360.85, 282,017.97 and 113,722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,360.85, 282,017.97 and 113,722.66 is: 156,937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,360.85 : 282,017.97 = 113,722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,360.85/282,017.97 = 113,722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,360.85x = 282,017.97 × 113,722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,360.85x = 32,071,833,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,833,716.20/204,360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,937.27

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