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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,439.23, 282,126.10 and 113,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,439.23, 282,126.10 and 113,793.24 is: 157,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,439.23 : 282,126.10 = 113,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,439.23/282,126.10 = 113,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,439.23x = 282,126.10 × 113,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,439.23x = 32,104,043,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,043,007.56/204,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,034.65

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