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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,440.24, 282,127.56 and 113,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,440.24, 282,127.56 and 113,794.28 is: 157,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,440.24 : 282,127.56 = 113,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,440.24/282,127.56 = 113,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,440.24x = 282,127.56 × 113,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,440.24x = 32,104,502,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,502,558.36/204,440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,036.12

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