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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,241.14, 281,853 and 113,594.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,241.14, 281,853 and 113,594.94 is: 156,761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,241.14 : 281,853 = 113,594.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,241.14/281,853 = 113,594.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,241.14x = 281,853 × 113,594.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,241.14x = 32,017,074,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017,074,623.82/204,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,761.14

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