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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,595.92, 282,312.96 and 113,939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,595.92, 282,312.96 and 113,939.28 is: 157,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,595.92 : 282,312.96 = 113,939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,595.92/282,312.96 = 113,939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,595.92x = 282,312.96 × 113,939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,595.92x = 32,166,535,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166,535,397.07/204,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,219.83

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