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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,242.46, 281,849.67 and 113,598.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,242.46, 281,849.67 and 113,598.15 is: 156,762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,242.46 : 281,849.67 = 113,598.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,242.46/281,849.67 = 113,598.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,242.46x = 281,849.67 × 113,598.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,242.46x = 32,017,601,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017,601,090.11/204,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,762.71

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