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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,392.67, 282,075.14 and 113,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,392.67, 282,075.14 and 113,748.36 is: 156,980.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,392.67 : 282,075.14 = 113,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,392.67/282,075.14 = 113,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,392.67x = 282,075.14 × 113,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,392.67x = 32,085,584,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085,584,571.77/204,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,980.11

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