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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,391.17, 282,073.06 and 113,746.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,391.17, 282,073.06 and 113,746.85 is: 156,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,391.17 : 282,073.06 = 113,746.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,391.17/282,073.06 = 113,746.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,391.17x = 282,073.06 × 113,746.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,391.17x = 32,084,922,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084,922,044.86/204,391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,978.02

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