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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,218.30, 281,804.92 and 113,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,218.30, 281,804.92 and 113,574.44 is: 156,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,218.30 : 281,804.92 = 113,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,218.30/281,804.92 = 113,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,218.30x = 281,804.92 × 113,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,218.30x = 32,005,834,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005,834,285.28/204,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,723.64

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