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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,843, 282,683.34 and 110,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,843, 282,683.34 and 110,635 is: 152,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,843 : 282,683.34 = 110,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,843/282,683.34 = 110,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,843x = 282,683.34 × 110,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,843x = 31,274,671,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274,671,320.90/204,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,676.30

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