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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,419.10, 282,095.52 and 113,775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,419.10, 282,095.52 and 113,775.10 is: 157,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,419.10 : 282,095.52 = 113,775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,419.10/282,095.52 = 113,775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,419.10x = 282,095.52 × 113,775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,419.10x = 32,095,445,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095,445,292.31/204,419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,008.06

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