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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,228.65, 281,813.93 and 113,569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,228.65, 281,813.93 and 113,569.95 is: 156,714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,228.65 : 281,813.93 = 113,569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,228.65/281,813.93 = 113,569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,228.65x = 281,813.93 × 113,569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,228.65x = 32,005,593,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005,593,371.55/204,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,714.52

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