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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,493.62, 282,207.48 and 111,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,493.62, 282,207.48 and 111,365.58 is: 153,687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,493.62 : 282,207.48 = 111,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,493.62/282,207.48 = 111,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,493.62x = 282,207.48 × 111,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,493.62x = 31,428,199,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,428,199,690.54/204,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,687.92

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