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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,394.16, 282,077.20 and 113,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,394.16, 282,077.20 and 113,749.84 is: 156,982.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,394.16 : 282,077.20 = 113,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,394.16/282,077.20 = 113,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,394.16x = 282,077.20 × 113,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,394.16x = 32,086,236,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,086,236,367.65/204,394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,982.16

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