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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,441.24, 282,128.94 and 113,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,441.24, 282,128.94 and 113,795.28 is: 157,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,441.24 : 282,128.94 = 113,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,441.24/282,128.94 = 113,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,441.24x = 282,128.94 × 113,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,441.24x = 32,104,941,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,941,723.40/204,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,037.50

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