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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,098.96, 281,702.26 and 113,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,098.96, 281,702.26 and 113,486.70 is: 156,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,098.96 : 281,702.26 = 113,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,098.96/281,702.26 = 113,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,098.96x = 281,702.26 × 113,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,098.96x = 31,969,459,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969,459,869.94/204,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,637.05

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