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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,436.25, 282,122.04 and 113,790.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,436.25, 282,122.04 and 113,790.27 is: 157,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,436.25 : 282,122.04 = 113,790.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,436.25/282,122.04 = 113,790.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,436.25x = 282,122.04 × 113,790.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,436.25x = 32,102,744,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,744,162.51/204,436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,030.58

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