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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,407.01, 282,079.67 and 113,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,407.01, 282,079.67 and 113,761.44 is: 156,989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,407.01 : 282,079.67 = 113,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,407.01/282,079.67 = 113,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,407.01x = 282,079.67 × 113,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,407.01x = 32,089,788,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,089,788,885.12/204,407.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,989.67

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