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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,232.26, 281,835.60 and 111,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,232.26, 281,835.60 and 111,095.58 is: 153,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,232.26 : 281,835.60 = 111,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,232.26/281,835.60 = 111,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,232.26x = 281,835.60 × 111,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,232.26x = 31,310,689,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,310,689,446.65/204,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,309.22

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