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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,198, 281,792.88 and 113,551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,198, 281,792.88 and 113,551.44 is: 156,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,198 : 281,792.88 = 113,551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,198/281,792.88 = 113,551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,198x = 281,792.88 × 113,551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,198x = 31,997,987,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,997,987,305.75/204,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,700.79

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