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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,209.22, 281,808.90 and 113,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,209.22, 281,808.90 and 113,563.20 is: 156,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,209.22 : 281,808.90 = 113,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,209.22/281,808.90 = 113,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,209.22x = 281,808.90 × 113,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,209.22x = 32,003,120,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003,120,472.48/204,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,717.31

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