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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,413.87, 282,099.24 and 113,773.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,413.87, 282,099.24 and 113,773.66 is: 157,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,413.87 : 282,099.24 = 113,773.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,413.87/282,099.24 = 113,773.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,413.87x = 282,099.24 × 113,773.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,413.87x = 32,095,462,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095,462,312.77/204,413.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,012.15

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