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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,439.20, 282,126.07 and 113,793.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,439.20, 282,126.07 and 113,793.21 is: 157,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,439.20 : 282,126.07 = 113,793.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,439.20/282,126.07 = 113,793.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,439.20x = 282,126.07 × 113,793.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,439.20x = 32,104,031,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,031,272.23/204,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,034.62

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