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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,432.17, 282,114.23 and 113,786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,432.17, 282,114.23 and 113,786.69 is: 157,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,432.17 : 282,114.23 = 113,786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,432.17/282,114.23 = 113,786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,432.17x = 282,114.23 × 113,786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,432.17x = 32,100,843,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100,843,307.49/204,432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,024.43

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