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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,382.62, 282,022.83 and 113,714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,382.62, 282,022.83 and 113,714.46 is: 156,911.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,382.62 : 282,022.83 = 113,714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,382.62/282,022.83 = 113,714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,382.62x = 282,022.83 × 113,714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,382.62x = 32,070,073,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070,073,821.12/204,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,911.94

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