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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,436.67, 282,120.44 and 113,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,436.67, 282,120.44 and 113,791.19 is: 157,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,436.67 : 282,120.44 = 113,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,436.67/282,120.44 = 113,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,436.67x = 282,120.44 × 113,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,436.67x = 32,102,818,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,818,611.37/204,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,030.63

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