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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,410.37, 282,094.41 and 113,770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,410.37, 282,094.41 and 113,770.16 is: 157,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,410.37 : 282,094.41 = 113,770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,410.37/282,094.41 = 113,770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,410.37x = 282,094.41 × 113,770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,410.37x = 32,093,926,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093,926,160.81/204,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,007.33

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