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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,623.66, 282,343.22 and 113,977.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,623.66, 282,343.22 and 113,977.31 is: 157,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,623.66 : 282,343.22 = 113,977.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,623.66/282,343.22 = 113,977.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,623.66x = 282,343.22 × 113,977.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,623.66x = 32,180,718,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180,718,730.74/204,623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,267.83

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