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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,436.01, 282,130.96 and 113,797.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,436.01, 282,130.96 and 113,797.75 is: 157,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,436.01 : 282,130.96 = 113,797.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,436.01/282,130.96 = 113,797.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,436.01x = 282,130.96 × 113,797.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,436.01x = 32,105,866,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105,866,473.70/204,436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,046.05

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