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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,384.88, 282,056.52 and 113,746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,384.88, 282,056.52 and 113,746.96 is: 156,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,384.88 : 282,056.52 = 113,746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,384.88/282,056.52 = 113,746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,384.88x = 282,056.52 × 113,746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,384.88x = 32,083,071,698.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,071,698.18/204,384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,973.80

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