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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,411.28, 282,084.75 and 113,767.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,411.28, 282,084.75 and 113,767.23 is: 156,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,411.28 : 282,084.75 = 113,767.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,411.28/282,084.75 = 113,767.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,411.28x = 282,084.75 × 113,767.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,411.28x = 32,092,000,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,000,632.74/204,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,997.21

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