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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,567.28, 282,300.57 and 113,921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,567.28, 282,300.57 and 113,921.26 is: 157,210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,567.28 : 282,300.57 = 113,921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,567.28/282,300.57 = 113,921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,567.28x = 282,300.57 × 113,921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,567.28x = 32,160,036,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160,036,633.12/204,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,210.07

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