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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,398.52, 282,083.76 and 113,761.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,398.52, 282,083.76 and 113,761.95 is: 156,999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,398.52 : 282,083.76 = 113,761.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,398.52/282,083.76 = 113,761.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,398.52x = 282,083.76 × 113,761.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,398.52x = 32,090,398,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,090,398,600.93/204,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,999.17

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