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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,442.81, 282,139.40 and 113,793.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,442.81, 282,139.40 and 113,793.03 is: 157,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,442.81 : 282,139.40 = 113,793.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,442.81/282,139.40 = 113,793.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,442.81x = 282,139.40 × 113,793.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,442.81x = 32,105,496,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105,496,699.35/204,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,039.01

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