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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,410.28, 282,083.37 and 113,766.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,410.28, 282,083.37 and 113,766.23 is: 156,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,410.28 : 282,083.37 = 113,766.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,410.28/282,083.37 = 113,766.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,410.28x = 282,083.37 × 113,766.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,410.28x = 32,091,560,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091,560,140.18/204,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,995.82

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