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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,383.47, 282,051.06 and 113,743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,383.47, 282,051.06 and 113,743.25 is: 156,966.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,383.47 : 282,051.06 = 113,743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,383.47/282,051.06 = 113,743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,383.47x = 282,051.06 × 113,743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,383.47x = 32,081,405,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081,405,677.59/204,383.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,966.73

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