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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,219.80, 281,806.99 and 113,575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,219.80, 281,806.99 and 113,575.94 is: 156,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,219.80 : 281,806.99 = 113,575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,219.80/281,806.99 = 113,575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,219.80x = 281,806.99 × 113,575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,219.80x = 32,006,493,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006,493,787.82/204,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,725.71

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