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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,230.40, 281,816.34 and 113,571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,230.40, 281,816.34 and 113,571.70 is: 156,716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,230.40 : 281,816.34 = 113,571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,230.40/281,816.34 = 113,571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,230.40x = 281,816.34 × 113,571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,230.40x = 32,006,360,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006,360,821.58/204,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,716.93

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