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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,217.11, 281,826.80 and 113,576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,217.11, 281,826.80 and 113,576.90 is: 156,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,217.11 : 281,826.80 = 113,576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,217.11/281,826.80 = 113,576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,217.11x = 281,826.80 × 113,576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,217.11x = 32,009,012,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,009,012,303.90/204,217.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,740.11

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