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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,378.92, 282,044.79 and 113,738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,378.92, 282,044.79 and 113,738.71 is: 156,960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,378.92 : 282,044.79 = 113,738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,378.92/282,044.79 = 113,738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,378.92x = 282,044.79 × 113,738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,378.92x = 32,079,409,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,079,409,871.71/204,378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,960.46

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