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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,438.23, 282,124.72 and 113,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,438.23, 282,124.72 and 113,792.24 is: 157,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,438.23 : 282,124.72 = 113,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,438.23/282,124.72 = 113,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,438.23x = 282,124.72 × 113,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,438.23x = 32,103,603,848.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,103,603,848.17/204,438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,033.27

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