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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,389.03, 282,058.70 and 113,748.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,389.03, 282,058.70 and 113,748.81 is: 156,974.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,389.03 : 282,058.70 = 113,748.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,389.03/282,058.70 = 113,748.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,389.03x = 282,058.70 × 113,748.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,389.03x = 32,083,840,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,840,906.40/204,389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,974.38

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