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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,574.95, 282,312.63 and 113,931.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,574.95, 282,312.63 and 113,931.99 is: 157,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,574.95 : 282,312.63 = 113,931.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,574.95/282,312.63 = 113,931.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,574.95x = 282,312.63 × 113,931.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,574.95x = 32,164,439,738.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,164,439,738.03/204,574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,225.70

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