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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,439.62, 282,120.40 and 113,793.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,439.62, 282,120.40 and 113,793.25 is: 157,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,439.62 : 282,120.40 = 113,793.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,439.62/282,120.40 = 113,793.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,439.62x = 282,120.40 × 113,793.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,439.62x = 32,103,397,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,103,397,696.29/204,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,031.19

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