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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,415.80, 282,091.01 and 113,771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,415.80, 282,091.01 and 113,771.82 is: 157,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,415.80 : 282,091.01 = 113,771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,415.80/282,091.01 = 113,771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,415.80x = 282,091.01 × 113,771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,415.80x = 32,094,005,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,005,722.18/204,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,003.55

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