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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,593.95, 282,338.85 and 113,950.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,593.95, 282,338.85 and 113,950.99 is: 157,251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,593.95 : 282,338.85 = 113,950.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,593.95/282,338.85 = 113,950.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,593.95x = 282,338.85 × 113,950.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,593.95x = 32,172,791,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,791,472.96/204,593.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,251.92

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