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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,432.79, 282,083.60 and 113,786.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,432.79, 282,083.60 and 113,786.43 is: 157,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,432.79 : 282,083.60 = 113,786.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,432.79/282,083.60 = 113,786.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,432.79x = 282,083.60 × 113,786.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,432.79x = 32,097,285,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097,285,236.62/204,432.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,006.54

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