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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,187.55, 281,785.25 and 113,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,187.55, 281,785.25 and 113,547.33 is: 156,698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,187.55 : 281,785.25 = 113,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,187.55/281,785.25 = 113,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,187.55x = 281,785.25 × 113,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,187.55x = 31,995,962,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995,962,203.15/204,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,698.89

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