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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,238.46, 281,844.14 and 113,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,238.46, 281,844.14 and 113,594.16 is: 156,757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,238.46 : 281,844.14 = 113,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,238.46/281,844.14 = 113,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,238.46x = 281,844.14 × 113,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,238.46x = 32,015,848,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,848,334.22/204,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,757.20

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