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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,386.88, 282,059.28 and 113,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,386.88, 282,059.28 and 113,748.96 is: 156,976.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,386.88 : 282,059.28 = 113,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,386.88/282,059.28 = 113,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,386.88x = 282,059.28 × 113,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,386.88x = 32,083,949,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,949,758.35/204,386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,976.56

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