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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,571.56, 282,307.86 and 113,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,571.56, 282,307.86 and 113,928.60 is: 157,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,571.56 : 282,307.86 = 113,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,571.56/282,307.86 = 113,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,571.56x = 282,307.86 × 113,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,571.56x = 32,162,939,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,939,258.80/204,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,220.97

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