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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,635.41, 282,405.60 and 113,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,635.41, 282,405.60 and 113,991.44 is: 157,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,635.41 : 282,405.60 = 113,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,635.41/282,405.60 = 113,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,635.41x = 282,405.60 × 113,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,635.41x = 32,191,821,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,191,821,008.06/204,635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,313.05

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