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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,416.80, 282,092.38 and 113,772.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,416.80, 282,092.38 and 113,772.82 is: 157,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,416.80 : 282,092.38 = 113,772.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,416.80/282,092.38 = 113,772.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,416.80x = 282,092.38 × 113,772.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,416.80x = 32,094,445,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,445,573.11/204,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,004.93

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