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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,430.20, 282,079.98 and 113,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,430.20, 282,079.98 and 113,783.82 is: 157,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,430.20 : 282,079.98 = 113,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,430.20/282,079.98 = 113,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,430.20x = 282,079.98 × 113,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,430.20x = 32,096,137,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,096,137,669.92/204,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,002.92

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