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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,232.14, 281,818.76 and 113,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,232.14, 281,818.76 and 113,573.46 is: 156,719.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,232.14 : 281,818.76 = 113,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,232.14/281,818.76 = 113,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,232.14x = 281,818.76 × 113,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,232.14x = 32,007,131,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,007,131,666.11/204,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,719.37

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