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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,387.53, 282,056.63 and 113,747.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,387.53, 282,056.63 and 113,747.31 is: 156,972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,387.53 : 282,056.63 = 113,747.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,387.53/282,056.63 = 113,747.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,387.53x = 282,056.63 × 113,747.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,387.53x = 32,083,182,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,182,361.43/204,387.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,972.31

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