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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,570.95, 282,287.69 and 113,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,570.95, 282,287.69 and 113,935.35 is: 157,219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,570.95 : 282,287.69 = 113,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,570.95/282,287.69 = 113,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,570.95x = 282,287.69 × 113,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,570.95x = 32,162,546,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,546,760.84/204,570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,219.52

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