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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,437.23, 282,123.34 and 113,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,437.23, 282,123.34 and 113,791.24 is: 157,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,437.23 : 282,123.34 = 113,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,437.23/282,123.34 = 113,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,437.23x = 282,123.34 × 113,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,437.23x = 32,103,164,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,103,164,759.72/204,437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,031.89

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