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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,418.52, 282,094.73 and 113,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,418.52, 282,094.73 and 113,774.52 is: 157,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,418.52 : 282,094.73 = 113,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,418.52/282,094.73 = 113,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,418.52x = 282,094.73 × 113,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,418.52x = 32,095,191,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095,191,089.81/204,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,007.26

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