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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,440.76, 282,128.23 and 113,794.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,440.76, 282,128.23 and 113,794.77 is: 157,036.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,440.76 : 282,128.23 = 113,794.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,440.76/282,128.23 = 113,794.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,440.76x = 282,128.23 × 113,794.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,440.76x = 32,104,717,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,717,043.36/204,440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,036.77

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