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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,439.76, 282,126.85 and 113,793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,439.76, 282,126.85 and 113,793.77 is: 157,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,439.76 : 282,126.85 = 113,793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,439.76/282,126.85 = 113,793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,439.76x = 282,126.85 × 113,793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,439.76x = 32,104,278,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,278,300.56/204,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,035.40

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