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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,381.88, 282,052.38 and 113,743.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,381.88, 282,052.38 and 113,743.96 is: 156,969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,381.88 : 282,052.38 = 113,743.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,381.88/282,052.38 = 113,743.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,381.88x = 282,052.38 × 113,743.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,381.88x = 32,081,754,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081,754,628.62/204,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,969.66

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