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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,432.67, 282,114.92 and 113,787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,432.67, 282,114.92 and 113,787.19 is: 157,025.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,432.67 : 282,114.92 = 113,787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,432.67/282,114.92 = 113,787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,432.67x = 282,114.92 × 113,787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,432.67x = 32,101,062,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101,062,593.30/204,432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,025.11

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