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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,434.17, 282,116.99 and 113,788.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,434.17, 282,116.99 and 113,788.69 is: 157,027.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,434.17 : 282,116.99 = 113,788.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,434.17/282,116.99 = 113,788.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,434.17x = 282,116.99 × 113,788.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,434.17x = 32,101,722,718.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101,722,718.84/204,434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,027.19

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