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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,572.07, 282,289.28 and 113,936.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,572.07, 282,289.28 and 113,936.49 is: 157,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,572.07 : 282,289.28 = 113,936.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,572.07/282,289.28 = 113,936.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,572.07x = 282,289.28 × 113,936.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,572.07x = 32,163,049,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,163,049,158.14/204,572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,221.12

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