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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,623.30, 282,376.28 and 113,986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,623.30, 282,376.28 and 113,986.73 is: 157,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,623.30 : 282,376.28 = 113,986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,623.30/282,376.28 = 113,986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,623.30x = 282,376.28 × 113,986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,623.30x = 32,187,146,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,187,146,804.95/204,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,299.52

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