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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,225.03, 281,831.13 and 113,586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,225.03, 281,831.13 and 113,586.84 is: 156,750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,225.03 : 281,831.13 = 113,586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,225.03/281,831.13 = 113,586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,225.03x = 281,831.13 × 113,586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,225.03x = 32,012,307,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012,307,470.33/204,225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,750.17

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