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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,236.46, 281,841.39 and 113,592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,236.46, 281,841.39 and 113,592.15 is: 156,754.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,236.46 : 281,841.39 = 113,592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,236.46/281,841.39 = 113,592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,236.46x = 281,841.39 × 113,592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,236.46x = 32,014,969,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,969,449.09/204,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,754.43

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