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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,395.54, 282,079.13 and 113,751.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,395.54, 282,079.13 and 113,751.25 is: 156,984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,395.54 : 282,079.13 = 113,751.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,395.54/282,079.13 = 113,751.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,395.54x = 282,079.13 × 113,751.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,395.54x = 32,086,851,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,086,851,657.26/204,395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,984.11

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