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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,412.28, 282,086.13 and 113,768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,412.28, 282,086.13 and 113,768.23 is: 156,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,412.28 : 282,086.13 = 113,768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,412.28/282,086.13 = 113,768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,412.28x = 282,086.13 × 113,768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,412.28x = 32,092,439,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,439,717.65/204,412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,998.59

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