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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,569.95, 282,286.31 and 113,934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,569.95, 282,286.31 and 113,934.35 is: 157,218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,569.95 : 282,286.31 = 113,934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,569.95/282,286.31 = 113,934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,569.95x = 282,286.31 × 113,934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,569.95x = 32,162,107,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,107,807.05/204,569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,218.14

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