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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,393.20, 282,060.41 and 113,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,393.20, 282,060.41 and 113,747.63 is: 156,970.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,393.20 : 282,060.41 = 113,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,393.20/282,060.41 = 113,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,393.20x = 282,060.41 × 113,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,393.20x = 32,083,704,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,704,143.85/204,393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,970.51

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