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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,423.77, 282,101.93 and 113,779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,423.77, 282,101.93 and 113,779.76 is: 157,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,423.77 : 282,101.93 = 113,779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,423.77/282,101.93 = 113,779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,423.77x = 282,101.93 × 113,779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,423.77x = 32,097,489,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097,489,890.94/204,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,014.47

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