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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,411.03, 282,096.51 and 113,772.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,411.03, 282,096.51 and 113,772.79 is: 157,011.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,411.03 : 282,096.51 = 113,772.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,411.03/282,096.51 = 113,772.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,411.03x = 282,096.51 × 113,772.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,411.03x = 32,094,906,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,906,991.96/204,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,011.62

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