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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,435.26, 282,120.62 and 113,789.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,435.26, 282,120.62 and 113,789.27 is: 157,029.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,435.26 : 282,120.62 = 113,789.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,435.26/282,120.62 = 113,789.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,435.26x = 282,120.62 × 113,789.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,435.26x = 32,102,300,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,300,178.17/204,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,029.18

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