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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,219.30, 281,806.30 and 113,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,219.30, 281,806.30 and 113,575.44 is: 156,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,219.30 : 281,806.30 = 113,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,219.30/281,806.30 = 113,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,219.30x = 281,806.30 × 113,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,219.30x = 32,006,274,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006,274,517.27/204,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,725.02

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