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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,221.62, 281,804.25 and 113,562.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,221.62, 281,804.25 and 113,562.94 is: 156,704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,221.62 : 281,804.25 = 113,562.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,221.62/281,804.25 = 113,562.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,221.62x = 281,804.25 × 113,562.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,221.62x = 32,002,519,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002,519,134.50/204,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,704.85

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