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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,226.62, 281,840.51 and 113,589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,226.62, 281,840.51 and 113,589.14 is: 156,757.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,226.62 : 281,840.51 = 113,589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,226.62/281,840.51 = 113,589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,226.62x = 281,840.51 × 113,589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,226.62x = 32,014,019,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,019,170.91/204,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,757.33

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