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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,637.92, 282,399.54 and 113,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,637.92, 282,399.54 and 113,994.96 is: 157,312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,637.92 : 282,399.54 = 113,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,637.92/282,399.54 = 113,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,637.92x = 282,399.54 × 113,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,637.92x = 32,192,124,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192,124,266.32/204,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,312.60

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