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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,440.62, 282,121.77 and 113,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,440.62, 282,121.77 and 113,794.26 is: 157,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,440.62 : 282,121.77 = 113,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,440.62/282,121.77 = 113,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,440.62x = 282,121.77 × 113,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,440.62x = 32,103,837,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,103,837,415.81/204,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,032.58

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