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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,441.64, 282,129.44 and 113,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,441.64, 282,129.44 and 113,795.64 is: 157,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,441.64 : 282,129.44 = 113,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,441.64/282,129.44 = 113,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,441.64x = 282,129.44 × 113,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,441.64x = 32,105,100,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105,100,187.64/204,441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,037.97

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