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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,441.63, 282,129.42 and 113,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,441.63, 282,129.42 and 113,795.64 is: 157,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,441.63 : 282,129.42 = 113,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,441.63/282,129.42 = 113,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,441.63x = 282,129.42 × 113,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,441.63x = 32,105,097,911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105,097,911.73/204,441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,037.97

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