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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,592.95, 282,337.47 and 113,949.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,592.95, 282,337.47 and 113,949.99 is: 157,250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,592.95 : 282,337.47 = 113,949.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,592.95/282,337.47 = 113,949.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,592.95x = 282,337.47 × 113,949.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,592.95x = 32,172,351,883.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,351,883.13/204,592.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,250.54

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