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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,438.26, 282,124.80 and 113,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,438.26, 282,124.80 and 113,792.28 is: 157,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,438.26 : 282,124.80 = 113,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,438.26/282,124.80 = 113,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,438.26x = 282,124.80 × 113,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,438.26x = 32,103,624,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,103,624,236.54/204,438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,033.35

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