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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,473.63, 282,179.88 and 111,345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,473.63, 282,179.88 and 111,345.53 is: 153,660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,473.63 : 282,179.88 = 111,345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,473.63/282,179.88 = 111,345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,473.63x = 282,179.88 × 111,345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,473.63x = 31,419,466,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,419,466,883.04/204,473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,660.24

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