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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,440.23, 282,127.48 and 113,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,440.23, 282,127.48 and 113,794.24 is: 157,036.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,440.23 : 282,127.48 = 113,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,440.23/282,127.48 = 113,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,440.23x = 282,127.48 × 113,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,440.23x = 32,104,482,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,482,169.72/204,440.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,036.03

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