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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,380.06, 282,046.35 and 113,739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,380.06, 282,046.35 and 113,739.84 is: 156,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,380.06 : 282,046.35 = 113,739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,380.06/282,046.35 = 113,739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,380.06x = 282,046.35 × 113,739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,380.06x = 32,079,906,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,079,906,721.58/204,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,962.02

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