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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,447.64, 282,137.68 and 113,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,447.64, 282,137.68 and 113,801.64 is: 157,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,447.64 : 282,137.68 = 113,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,447.64/282,137.68 = 113,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,447.64x = 282,137.68 × 113,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,447.64x = 32,107,730,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,107,730,689.80/204,447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,046.23

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