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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,218.36, 281,799.77 and 113,559.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,218.36, 281,799.77 and 113,559.69 is: 156,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,218.36 : 281,799.77 = 113,559.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,218.36/281,799.77 = 113,559.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,218.36x = 281,799.77 × 113,559.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,218.36x = 32,001,092,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,001,092,830.37/204,218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,700.37

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