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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,237.96, 281,843.46 and 113,593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,237.96, 281,843.46 and 113,593.65 is: 156,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,237.96 : 281,843.46 = 113,593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,237.96/281,843.46 = 113,593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,237.96x = 281,843.46 × 113,593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,237.96x = 32,015,627,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,627,350.03/204,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,756.50

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