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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,599.92, 282,347.10 and 113,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,599.92, 282,347.10 and 113,956.96 is: 157,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,599.92 : 282,347.10 = 113,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,599.92/282,347.10 = 113,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,599.92x = 282,347.10 × 113,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,599.92x = 32,175,417,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,417,180.82/204,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,260.17

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