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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,563.64, 282,289.95 and 113,923.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,563.64, 282,289.95 and 113,923.43 is: 157,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,563.64 : 282,289.95 = 113,923.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,563.64/282,289.95 = 113,923.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,563.64x = 282,289.95 × 113,923.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,563.64x = 32,159,439,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,439,358.53/204,563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,209.95

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