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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,575.63, 282,319.83 and 113,935.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,575.63, 282,319.83 and 113,935.41 is: 157,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,575.63 : 282,319.83 = 113,935.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,575.63/282,319.83 = 113,935.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,575.63x = 282,319.83 × 113,935.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,575.63x = 32,166,225,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166,225,582.18/204,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,233.91

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