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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,395.04, 282,078.44 and 113,750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,395.04, 282,078.44 and 113,750.75 is: 156,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,395.04 : 282,078.44 = 113,750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,395.04/282,078.44 = 113,750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,395.04x = 282,078.44 × 113,750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,395.04x = 32,086,632,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,086,632,129.68/204,395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,983.42

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