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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,607.56, 282,366.10 and 112,730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,607.56, 282,366.10 and 112,730.62 is: 155,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,607.56 : 282,366.10 = 112,730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,607.56/282,366.10 = 112,730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,607.56x = 282,366.10 × 112,730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,607.56x = 31,831,305,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,831,305,519.98/204,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,572.48

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