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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,369.36, 282,004.96 and 113,703.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,369.36, 282,004.96 and 113,703.92 is: 156,897.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,369.36 : 282,004.96 = 113,703.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,369.36/282,004.96 = 113,703.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,369.36x = 282,004.96 × 113,703.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,369.36x = 32,065,069,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,065,069,411.44/204,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,897.64

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