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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,387.46, 282,056.58 and 113,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,387.46, 282,056.58 and 113,747.26 is: 156,972.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,387.46 : 282,056.58 = 113,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,387.46/282,056.58 = 113,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,387.46x = 282,056.58 × 113,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,387.46x = 32,083,163,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,163,139.97/204,387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,972.27

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