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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,206.28, 281,815.25 and 113,564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,206.28, 281,815.25 and 113,564.04 is: 156,724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,206.28 : 281,815.25 = 113,564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,206.28/281,815.25 = 113,564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,206.28x = 281,815.25 × 113,564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,206.28x = 32,004,077,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,004,077,755.79/204,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,724.26

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