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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,439.48, 282,126.44 and 113,793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,439.48, 282,126.44 and 113,793.50 is: 157,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,439.48 : 282,126.44 = 113,793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,439.48/282,126.44 = 113,793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,439.48x = 282,126.44 × 113,793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,439.48x = 32,104,156,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,156,039.94/204,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,035.01

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