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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,537.69, 282,270.33 and 113,887.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,537.69, 282,270.33 and 113,887.91 is: 157,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,537.69 : 282,270.33 = 113,887.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,537.69/282,270.33 = 113,887.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,537.69x = 282,270.33 × 113,887.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,537.69x = 32,147,178,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,178,644.39/204,537.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,169.95

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