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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,434.91, 282,120.18 and 113,788.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,434.91, 282,120.18 and 113,788.93 is: 157,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,434.91 : 282,120.18 = 113,788.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,434.91/282,120.18 = 113,788.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,434.91x = 282,120.18 × 113,788.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,434.91x = 32,102,153,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,153,413.61/204,434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,028.73

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