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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,403.52, 282,090.66 and 113,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,403.52, 282,090.66 and 113,766.96 is: 157,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,403.52 : 282,090.66 = 113,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,403.52/282,090.66 = 113,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,403.52x = 282,090.66 × 113,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,403.52x = 32,092,596,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,596,832.59/204,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,006.09

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