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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,217.30, 281,803.54 and 113,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,217.30, 281,803.54 and 113,573.44 is: 156,722.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,217.30 : 281,803.54 = 113,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,217.30/281,803.54 = 113,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,217.30x = 281,803.54 × 113,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,217.30x = 32,005,395,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005,395,465.09/204,217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,722.26

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