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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,361.35, 282,018.66 and 113,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,361.35, 282,018.66 and 113,723.16 is: 156,937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,361.35 : 282,018.66 = 113,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,361.35/282,018.66 = 113,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,361.35x = 282,018.66 × 113,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,361.35x = 32,072,053,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,072,053,194.17/204,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,937.96

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