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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,233.06, 281,820.02 and 113,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,233.06, 281,820.02 and 113,574.44 is: 156,720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,233.06 : 281,820.02 = 113,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,233.06/281,820.02 = 113,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,233.06x = 281,820.02 × 113,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,233.06x = 32,007,550,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,007,550,952.29/204,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,720.71

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