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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,569.57, 282,285.80 and 113,933.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,569.57, 282,285.80 and 113,933.97 is: 157,217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,569.57 : 282,285.80 = 113,933.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,569.57/282,285.80 = 113,933.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,569.57x = 282,285.80 × 113,933.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,569.57x = 32,161,941,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161,941,868.63/204,569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,217.62

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