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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,206.67, 281,812.57 and 113,571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,206.67, 281,812.57 and 113,571.92 is: 156,733.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,206.67 : 281,812.57 = 113,571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,206.67/281,812.57 = 113,571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,206.67x = 281,812.57 × 113,571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,206.67x = 32,005,995,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005,995,075.64/204,206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,733.35

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