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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,233.40, 281,820.60 and 113,574.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,233.40, 281,820.60 and 113,574.69 is: 156,721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,233.40 : 281,820.60 = 113,574.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,233.40/281,820.60 = 113,574.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,233.40x = 281,820.60 × 113,574.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,233.40x = 32,007,687,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,007,687,280.61/204,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,721.12

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